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NFL insider sets record straight on Justin Herbert trade rumors

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Young, G. (2026, September 27). NFL insider sets record straight on Justin Herbert trade rumors. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/26/sports/nfl-insider-sets-record-straight-on-justin-herbert-trade-rumors/

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NFL insider Tom Pelissero clarifies through his Substack publication that there are no current plans by the Chargers to trade quarterback Justin Herbert, despite speculation fueled by the team's poor start this season. Pelissero notes that Herbert possesses a no-trade clause, giving him control over any potential deal. The article suggests that a strong performance from Herbert against the Bills could quiet critics, while a loss might escalate discussions about significant changes within the organization, though these are unlikely to involve trading Herbert.

Written by AI on 2026-09-27, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The New York Post reported that rumors of a potential trade involving Justin Herbert, quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, have intensified due to the team's disappointing start to the season. However, NFL insider Tom Pelissero clarified on his Substack newsletter that there are no plans by the Chargers to trade Herbert anytime soon. Additionally, Pelissero noted that Herbert has a no-trade clause in his contract, which means he could veto any proposed deal. The upcoming game against the Bills is seen as crucial: if the Chargers win and Herbert plays well, speculation about his future with the team will likely subside; conversely, another loss might fuel more trade talk.

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The Chargers’ disappointing start to the season has some wondering whether something inconceivable a few months ago could become reality: Could Justin Herbert get traded? uncertain

Herbert → have → season

Despite Herbert looking mediocre to this point in the season, the immense value that talented quarterbacks have in the league would mean Los Angeles would likely net a huge haul in return for him. asserted

Angeles → look → him

Not that the Chargers will find out. asserted

Chargers → find → ?

NFL insider Tom Pelissero made this clear when writing, “The Chargers have no plans anytime soon to trade quarterback Justin Herbert” in an article that was published to his Substack on Saturday morning. asserted

that → make → morning

Pelissero added that Herbert has a no-trade clause that means he could turn down any potential deal if Los Angeles wanted to trade him. uncertain

Angeles → add → him

All it will take is one great game from Herbert and a resounding Chargers win against the Bills on Sunday to shut down any criticism surrounding the franchise. But a loss will intensify chatter, especially if Herbert looks lackluster while leading Los Angeles’ offense again. asserted

Herbert → take → offense

If Los Angeles can’t right the ship in the coming weeks, changes could be on the way — even if that doesn’t mean trading Herbert. uncertain

that → right → Herbert

NFL insider sets record straight on Justin Herbert trade rumors

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