Herbert has emerged as one of the top quarterbacks since he entered the league
Ever since Justin Herbert started in a pinch in Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season for the Los Angeles Chargers, he’s been a rising star.
On Tuesday, he was rewarded.
The quarterback and the team agreed to a five-year extension, according to multiple reports. Herbert’s deal is reportedly worth $262.5 million, which comes with guarantees.
The team later announced it agreed to a multi-year deal with Herbert.
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Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up prior to an AFC wild-card playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars\ at TIAA Bank Field Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)
The Chargers selected Herbert with the No. 6 pick of the 2020 draft out of Oregon. He was the third quarterback selected in the class behind Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa. He started his first game in Week 2 of the 2020 season after Tyrod Taylor had a mishap with a team trainer.
He threw for 311 yards and one touchdown in a loss to the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. From then on he was the team’s starter.
In 17 games last season, he helped Los Angeles to a 10-7 record in a tough AFC West division. He appeared in the playoffs for the first time, but the team suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a game in which the Chargers led 27-7 at halftime.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) celebrates during a game against the Tennessee Titans Dec. 18, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif (Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Herbert had 4,739 passing yards last season with 25 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions. He finished ninth in AP MVP voting but failed to garner a Pro Bowl selection.
With the team reloaded and ready to go, Herbert won’t have to worry about money or a new contract at least until the 2030 offseason.
Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers runs off the field during warmups prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium Dec. 4, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Chris Unger/Getty Images)
The team returns Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Gerald Everett on offense. Los Angeles drafted wide receiver Quentin Johnston in the first round in the spring. The former TCU standout could earn a shot as the team's No. 3 receiver.
Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
