The Los Angeles Chargers and Justin Herbert agreed to a five-year, $262.5 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, making him the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL.
L.A. selected Herbert with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, and while the Bolts have yet to enjoy playoff success during his tenure, his production has far exceeded the expectations of most.
The 25-year-old burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2020 to make 15 starts and put together one of the best statistical seasons ever by a rookie quarterback.