Justin Herbert
Position
Quarterback
Measurables
6' 6" / 236LBS
Age
28
Through 2029$235.3M
4 years$58.8M a yearFully guaranteed
15.4%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
2ndhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1 in 6Chargers payroll dollars go to Herbert
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026
28
$46.4M
—
2027
29
$58.3M
+26%
2028
30
$71.1M
+22%
2029
31
$59.5M
-16%
2030
32
Free agent
Where his deal sits
2026 cap hits around his, league wide
Deals built like his
Other deals that pay about $58.8M a year
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
LAC
—
$46,353,155
—
2027
LAC
—
$58,345,675
—
2028
LAC
—
$71,120,000
—
2029
LAC
—
$59,500,000
—
2030
LAC
UFA