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Which Teams Would Give Up Most Capital in a Justin Herbert Trade?
Chargers' QB Justin Herbert trade targets: Vikings, Colts, Dolphins.
In brief
Chargers' QB Justin Herbert trade targets: Vikings, Colts, Dolphins. The Vikings, Colts, and Dolphins would likely give up significant draft assets for Justin Herbert in a trade. Originally reported by Los Angeles Chargers On SI.
Chargers fans don't want to think about trading Justin Herbert
Trading Justin Herbert is not something most Chargers fans want to think about. To be fair, this idea probably will never happen.
Herbert would attract serious interest from teams
A quarterback of his caliber would not simply attract a few phone calls, it would be much more. However the most important part is what they would be willing to give up in return.
CBS Sports highlights Herbert as a trade target
CBS Sports highlighted players they would like to see with a different scenery, and Herbert was one of their picks.
Three teams stand out for Herbert trade
Three teams stand out as the best potential buyers in that unlikely scenario, and I believe they would throw tons of capital the Chargers' way for a quarterback like Herbert.
Colts: coach's history with Herbert
Indianapolis might have the most interesting connection to Herbert, thanks to head coach Shane Steichen.Before becoming the Colts head coach, Steichen worked with Herbert in Los Angeles serving as the Chargers’ offensive coordinator in 2.020.
Colts: need for quarterback
Also their need for a quarterback in the last few weeks has been a topic of concern.
Colts: trade assets required
Any serious pursuit would likely require several premium draft assets, potentially including multiple first-round picks. The Colts would also need to account for Herbert’s contract while continuing to surround him with enough talent to compete.
Vikings: championship hopes
Minnesota would be another team worth watching if a quarterback of Herbert’s ability suddenly entered the trade market.
Vikings: defense and Jefferson
They have a killer defense, which might be the best in the NFL. Also having elite receiver Justin Jefferson, and adding Herbert would mean championship hopes suddenly appear.
Dolphins: immediate impact
Miami could become one of the more intriguing teams in the conversation if Herbert ever became available.
Dolphins: Herbert's value
Herbert would give the team a quarterback with the arm strength to attack every part of the field. He has shown he can make difficult throws and produce without everything around him being perfect.
Dolphins: trade possibility
There is no guarantee they would be willing or financially positioned to make that kind of move.
What to remember
The Vikings, Colts, and Dolphins would likely give up significant draft assets for Justin Herbert in a trade.
