McCarthy Backup Dreams in LA | Los Angeles Chargers News

J.J. McCarthy, once hailed as the next big thing after winning a national championship, is now reportedly Kyler Murray’s backup — and the Chargers are quietly circling him. Despite Harbaugh shutting down trade rumors for Justin Herbert, some outlets still pushed the wild idea of swapping Herbert for McCarthy, calling it absurd given Herbert’s elite talent. But here’s the twist: McCarthy might actually want out of Minnesota, and the Vikings could be open to moving him for late-round picks. If Harbaugh really wants him — and he’s known for sticking with his guys — a low-cost deal (maybe even a future seventh-rounder) isn’t off the table. So instead of LA stardom, McCarthy may end up in San Diego as Herbert’s backup — proving how fast fortunes can shift in the NFL. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f20353ba0d54d3d1