

He quickly made an impact in the league, winning the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. The Chargers drafted the Eugene, Oregon native with the sixth overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.

The lucrative deal makes Herbert the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history based on an average annual value of $52.5 million, according to ESPN. The deal has $218.7 million in guaranteed money. The Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed superstar quarterback Justin Herbert to a massive five-year extension worth $262.5 million, which will keep him with the Bolts until the conclusion of the 2029 NFL season. DeFelice/Getty Images) JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - Justin Herbert (#10) of the Los Angeles Chargers throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of the game in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at TIAA Bank Field on Januin Jacksonville, Florida.
