{
  "id": 10700759,
  "title": "Michael Irvin questions whether Justin Herbert’s relationship could affect his focus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/michael-irvin-questions-whether-justin-herberts-relationship-could",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T13:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michael-irvin-questions-whether-justin-134500056.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Irvin has questioned whether Justin Herbert's relationship with singer Madison Beer might be affecting his focus, as the Chargers begin their 2026 season with a 0-2 record. Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh have publicly praised the couple's relationship. The couple announced their engagement on July 28, 2026, after being seen together publicly since August 2025. Herbert missed some voluntary offseason workouts to support Beer during her music tour in Europe. However, coach Harbaugh permitted this absence and said Herbert regularly attended workouts. Herbert joins his seventh NFL season as the Chargers' starting quarterback. Through three games, Herbert has thrown for 627 yards, 3 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. The Raiders' loss against the Los Angeles Chargers intensified the scrutiny on both Herbert and the team. Irvin's comments focused on Herbert missing practice rather than on Beer attending games or supporting him publicly.",
  "summary": "Image Press Agency/Depositphotos Herbert’s focus draws fresh attention Michael Irvin’s comments about Justin Herbert have sparked discussion following the Chargers’ 0-2 start to the 2026 season. Irvin questioned whether Herbert’s relationship with Madison Beer could affect his focus. Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh have publicly described the relationship positively. Herbert also missed part of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}