BREAKING NEWS: Los Angeles Chargers professional American football NFL team Fans Reacts in Shock As Coach Jim Harbaugh makes Surprising statement Announcing that Star Quarterback Justin Herbert has been made the new….see more

In a stunning move that has electrified fans and pundits alike, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh announced today that star quarterback Justin Herbert has officially been named the new team captain and designated offensive play-caller for the 2025 NFL season.

Speaking at a packed press conference at the team’s training facility in Costa Mesa, Harbaugh praised Herbert’s leadership, intelligence, and command of the offense.

> “Justin is the heartbeat of this team,” Harbaugh said. “He’s not just our quarterback—he’s our field general. Going forward, he’ll have even more authority to call plays at the line and lead this team exactly how he sees fit.”

The news sent shockwaves through the Chargers fan base, with many taking to social media to express their excitement—and surprise. While Herbert has long been the undisputed franchise quarterback, giving him expanded play-calling duties is seen as a bold and rare move in today’s NFL.

Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with mixed but passionate reactions:

“Harbaugh handing over the keys to Herbert is either genius or insane. Can’t wait to see it

“I’m just glad they’re trusting the best player on the team to do what he does best.

Team insiders say the decision reflects Harbaugh’s old-school philosophy of empowering his quarterback to adapt on the fly. Herbert is coming off a career-best season in which he posted over 3,800 yards and an NFL-best TD-to-INT ratio, earning Pro Bowl honors and MVP buzz.

Veteran left tackle Rashawn Slater said the team was “fired up” about the news.

> “Nobody knows the offense better than Justin. He deserves this,” Slater told reporters.

Meanwhile, new offensive coordinator Greg Roman downplayed any talk of tension, saying the scheme was designed with Herbert’s input from day one.

> “We’re all in. This is going to be fun,” Roman added with a grin.

With the move, the Chargers signal a full commitment to building their identity around Herbert’s unique skill set and mind for the game. As they chase an elusive Super Bowl berth in the ultra-competitive AFC West, all eyes will be on how the new captain handles his expanded powers.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.