Chargers’ Justin Herbert has the ‘strength of 10 men’ according to Jim Harbaugh

Justin Herbert earned huge praise from Jim Harbaugh as both parties help the Los Angeles Chargers gear up for the 2026 NFL season.

Herbert is entering the seventh year of his career with the Chargers. He shines as one of the best quarterbacks in the league, often leading the squad with playoff contention status.

Harbaugh prepares for Year 7 as a head coach in the NFL, his third with the Chargers. He has granted stability to Los Angeles with his winning style, looking to get them over the Wild Card hump.

Harbaugh took part in an interview on PFF on Friday. He discussed multiple topics about Los Angeles, including the durability and strength Herbert has. As a former quarterback himself, Harbaugh acknowledged Herbert having the edge over him.

“I really thought I was the toughest QB I’d ever been around until Justin. I mean, a guy that can play with a broken hand. The next week, he’s stiff-arming a guy in a game. The strength of 10 men. It’s incredible. Let’s just say I’m glad he’s on our team,” Harbaugh said.

Justin Herbert has "the strength of ten men" according to Coach Harbaugh pic.twitter.com/1LHLWuSPmp

— PFF (@PFF) September 4, 2026

What lies ahead for Justin Herbert, Chargers this season

Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh have heavy motivation to get the Chargers past the Wild Card round. Los Angeles has done well to earn recognition as a solid playoff squad. The next step for them is to fend off injuries and win crucial games to make their case for possible Super Bowl contention.

Herbert had another strong season in 2026 under Harbaugh, showing his potential when the team is healthy. He completed 340 passes for 3,727 yards and 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions while racking up 83 rushes for 498 yards and two touchdowns.

The Chargers will attempt to improve on their 11-6 records from 2024 and 2025. They also intend to make the playoffs for the third consecutive season and end their 16-year AFC West title drought.

Los Angeles will get its regular season underway at home. They host the Arizona Cardinals as kickoff commences on Sept. 13 at 4:25 p.m. ET.

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