USA TODAY columnist Nate Davis argues that Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and three other prominent NFL players are unlikely to be traded, citing financial constraints as the decisive factor.
In a column published Friday, Davis explains that salary-cap implications, guaranteed money, and the structure of elite contracts make moving such high-value assets prohibitively difficult for both current teams and potential trade partners.
The analysis highlights a growing trend in the NFL where blockbuster trades involving franchise quarterbacks and other top-tier talent have become increasingly rare due to the league's hard salary cap and the escalating size of player contracts.
