{
  "id": 15191836,
  "title": "Would the Vikings be better off without Justin Herbert? One NFL insider thinks so",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/would-the-vikings-be-better-off-without-justin-herbert-one-nfl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T12:11:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-better-off-without-justin-121154344.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NFL insider Tom Pelissero has suggested that the Minnesota Vikings may be better off without quarterback Justin Herbert. The Los Angeles Chargers' recent 0-5 start has led to speculation that head coach Jim Harbaugh could move on from the talented quarterback, with the Chargers potentially receiving a haul of draft picks in return. The Vikings, who currently have Kyler Murray on a one-year deal and recently failed to draft a rookie quarterback with J.J. McCarthy, might prefer to avoid a hefty contract and draft price for Herbert. Both Pelissero and Bill Simmons discussed the possibility on The Ringer, with Pelissero stating that any team acquiring Herbert would be sacrificing in other areas due to his high contract. The Minnesota Vikings have been successful under head coach Brian Flores, with their defense being the best in the league. The offense has also performed sufficiently to keep the team competitive. Pelissero believes that the Vikings could find success with different quarterbacks, such as Murray and Sam Darnold, who were on cheaper deals. Solidifying the quarterback position may be a long-term goal for the Vikings, but the current structure allows them to experiment with various options and still maintain a competitive team.",
  "summary": "The price for Herbert would likely be too high.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Chargers Respond to Justin Herbert Trade Rumors With Firm Statement: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/chargers-respond-to-justin-herbert-trade-rumors-with-firm-statement",
        "published": "2026-10-13T16:59:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Chargers tell Adam Schefter they’ll ‘never’ trade Justin Herbert – here are 3 teams that should try anyways",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/chargers-tell-adam-schefter-theyll-never-trade-justin-herbert-here",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:26:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Justin Herbert’s $25,000 donation: How did it provide 100,000 meals to LA families?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/justin-herberts-25-000-donation-how-did-it-provide-100-000-meals-to",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}