Justin Herbert is set to become the NFL's highest-paid quarterback by annual salary, agreeing to a five-year, $262.5 million extension with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday.
The extension came as the Chargers reported for training camp earlier in the day. Their first practice will be Wednesday.
Herbert's total value and $52.5 million average per season surpasses the $260 million, five-year extension ($52 million average) Baltimore's Lamar Jackson signed three months ago, a person close to the negotiations told The Associated Press.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Chargers did not release the financial details.