Cap space, though, becomes a boon for the Chargers next offseason, where they are projected to have roughly $76 million —despite Justin Herbert’s cap hit ballooning to $37 million and before making a decision on the out built into Joey Bosa’s contract that is otherwise a $36 million cap hit.

In an appearance on the "The Herd" with Colin Cowherd, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh said that the team does need help at any position

Books could be written about all the bad hot takes that occurred during the first half of the NFL season. Some questioned whether Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman were using star quarterback Justin Herbert properly.