Contract signed, Justin Herbert opens Chargers camp with some on-the-money throws
LA TimesThe chatter started on social media among his teammates almost immediately after Justin Herbert and the Chargers agreed Tuesday on the largest contract extension in franchise history. I know he will.” Herbert signed his five-year extension — worth to up $262.5 million, with slightly less than $134 million fully guaranteed — Wednesday morning and then participated in the Chargers’ opening practice of training camp in Costa Mesa. He came in ready to play, as you guys saw today.” Herbert’s average annual salary of $52.5 million tops the league, while his fully guaranteed money trails only Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. “It’s not going to be a distraction for us.” Having grown up in Oregon, Herbert also thanked his family and those people back home who aided in his development. I’m exactly where I need to be with this team.” And, yes, Herbert acknowledged that dinner will soon be on him, carrying on a tradition started last season by veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack.