‘It’s Time to File the Divorce Papers,’ ‘Get Him in a West Coast System’ — Ex-Chargers DT Floats ‘Ideal’ Justin Herbert Trade Scenario Away From L.A.

The Los Angeles Chargers' winless start to the 2026 NFL season has prompted fresh questions about Justin Herbert's future. Former Chargers defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko believes the Minnesota Vikings could offer the quarterback a better situation.

Fehoko has proposed a blockbuster trade that would send Herbert to Minnesota and believes Kevin O'Connell's offensive system and the Vikings' supporting cast could help the quarterback find success away from Los Angeles.

Breiden Fehoko Proposes Justin Herbert Trade to Vikings

Fehoko shared a segment from his podcast, The Fehoko Show, on X, arguing that the Chargers and Herbert should part ways.

"There's only one solution that helps Justin Herbert and the Chargers," Fehoko wrote in the caption. "It lies in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's time to file the divorce papers and say his final goodbye to Los Angeles. It hasn't worked and WILL NOT WORK."

The proposed move comes after a difficult opening to the season for Herbert and the Chargers. Los Angeles has started 0-5, while Minnesota has won its first five games. The teams have experienced different results despite having clear needs on offense.

Herbert has thrown for 937 yards, five touchdowns, and seven interceptions through five games. Meanwhile, the Chargers have averaged just 16.8 points per game, ranking second-to-last in PFN NFL Offense Score %20assigns,red%20zone%20and%20third%20downs.) list with a 68.6 grade through five weeks, leaving head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel under pressure to find answers.

Fehoko believes a change of system could help Herbert regain his form. He pointed to O'Connell's offense as a potential fit for the quarterback.

"Get him with a Kevin O'Connell," Fehoko said. "Let's get him in a West Coast system, under-center play-action pass, deep shots, short throws, run game. Imagine that."

The Vikings also have Justin Jefferson, one of the NFL's top wide receivers, and a defense coordinated by Brian Flores. That combination could give Herbert a stronger supporting cast if Minnesota pursued the deal.

However, Fehoko acknowledged that acquiring the Chargers quarterback would require a significant offer.

"Okay, obviously, the Vikings receive Justin Herbert now. What's the asking price, and what are you gonna have to pay for Justin Herbert? Pretty steep," he said.

"The Chargers will receive a 2027 first-round pick, the Vikings' 2028 first-round pick, the Vikings' 2029 first-round pick, the Vikings' 2027 third-round pick, and Dallas Turner, edge rusher," Fehoko mentioned.

The proposed deal would give the Chargers valuable draft capital and another young edge rusher. Fehoko argued that Turner could help address their defensive needs as Khalil Mack approaches retirement and contract talks with Tuli Tuipulotu remain unresolved.

He also noted that Los Angeles drafted Akheem Mesidor, giving the team another young defensive player to develop alongside Turner.

"You get Dallas Turner, an edge rusher who — he's not going to be market price. He ain't gonna be 30 million dollars a year, 35 million, 40 million. Ain't gonna be that," Fehoko said, referring to Turner's potential contract cost compared with established edge rushers.

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For Minnesota, Herbert could strengthen an offense that needs more consistent production. Pairing him with Jefferson under O'Connell could give the Vikings a more dangerous passing attack.

Still, the proposal remains hypothetical. The Chargers have treated Herbert as their franchise quarterback, and a trade would require major changes to their plans.

Fehoko nevertheless called Minnesota the "ideal trade" partner for Herbert, even if the quarterback's no-trade clause complicates negotiations. So, right now, the Chargers must focus on ending their losing streak while trade speculation continues to swirl around their struggling season.