# Are the Chargers planning to trade Justin Herbert before the deadline?

No — nothing in the wiki suggests Justin Herbert is on the trade block, despite the Chargers' rough start.

Here's what's actually being reported:
- **The fire-sale speculation is real, but it's about role players.** With the Chargers at 0-5 and the Nov 10 deadline looming, execs reportedly view them as the "most likely team to pull the plug," but the players generating trade interest are WR Quentin Johnston, edge rusher Khalil Mack, LB Tuli Tuipulotu, DT Dalvin Tomlinson, TE Charlie Kolar, and RB Keaton Mitchell (from the Los Angeles Chargers page).
- **Herbert isn't named anywhere as a trade candidate** — and Harbaugh/GM Joe Hortiz are "known for loyalty to players they brought in," making even a wholesale sell-off unlikely (per the Chargers page).
- The Herbert page itself is all about 2026 upside — new OC Mike McDaniel's scheme, Albert Breer's MVP prediction, and the team's "dream scenario" of getting Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater healthy. That's not how a guy being traded is covered.

In short: expect possible moves of veteran/expendable pieces at the deadline, but Herbert going anywhere would be a massive shock based on everything in the wiki.

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Answered 2026-10-14 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/are-the-chargers-planning-to-trade-justin-herbert-before-the-deadline