Nobody would blame him for this career move.

The 2025 NFL season was supposed to be different for Justin Herbert. He was in his second year with Jim Harbaugh as his head coach, and the team was headed to the playoffs again. The playoffs were supposed to play out much differently than in the past.

As more things change, even more tend to stay the same. The Chargers never had a shot of defeating the New England Patriots in the Wild Card round. Justin Herbert had one of his worst games of the year. Multiple times throughout the game, he would hike the ball and would have a defender in his face within a second.

The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback went 19-for-31 with 159 scoreless passing yards during the team’s 16-3 loss. He was bruised and battered throughout the contest. Not even the team signing an offensive tackle with a sketchy history was going to work for them.

Now, fans are convinced that Justin Herbert might retire soon for another career.

Will Justin Herbert Go Back to School To Be A Doctor?

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)
Justin Herbert studied Biology at the University of Oregon and considered attending medical school. He was an elite college football player and was widely considered to be a top NFL prospect. However, in 2019, he made a vastly different decision and finalized his stay at the University of Oregon to complete his degree in Biology.

He graduated with a 4.01 GPA, was a teaching assistant, and led Oregon to a Pac-12 Championship. Herbert was awarded the William V. Campbell Trophy, also known as the “Academic Heisman.”

Many fans are now concerned that he might end up being a doctor instead of continuing his career.

At the NFL Combine, Herbert said in interviews that if he didn’t make it in football, he planned to go to medical school. He said, “That was always something I wanted to do.” One things for sure, he already knows about injuries. Herbert suffered a bone fracture in his left hand and needed surgery just a few months ago.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.