“Kinda Cheap as Hell”: NFL Fans React to Justin Herbert’s Christmas Gift to His Chargers Teammates

It’s Christmas season, which means it’s that time of the year when NFL QBs gift their offensive linemen expensive gifts. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy first raised the bar by buying his entire O-Line swanky Toyotas. However, when it came to Justin Herbert, he failed to one-up his peer, as the Chargers star had rather modest options in mind — luggage bags and gift cards.

Chargers fans were naturally disappointed with their QB for being stingy, and arguably, rightfully so. Where’s the Christmas spirit man?

So, in jest, they flocked to the comment section, throwing a jab or two at Herbert for penny-pinching, despite signing a $262 million contract.

Priced around $1,430, the RIMOWA Original is an iconic luggage design, instantly recognizable with its sleek lines and signature grooves. It is a useful addition for the players, as they have to travel long distances during the season. Rimowa cases are in no way a cheap gift, but they definitely pale in comparison to Purdy’s Toyotas.

It’s this disparity that seems to have brought on the trolling from fans. The best roast of the night was delivered by an internet user who compared the luggage bags to lunch boxes, due to the large size of the Chargers’ linemen.

Surprisingly enough, there were a few who defended Herbert’s decision. These select netizens saw the value in a luggage bag for its practical use, with some even saying that the equipment was of high quality.

Another fan defended the bags, calling them more practical than the swords Joe Burrow gifted to his teammates. This is certainly a controversial take, as for many, Burrow’s authentic Katanas, with their unique origin story, were the best gift by a QB to his teammates this season.

That said, Justin Herbert’s teammates seemed content with the modest gift. In the video posted online, OT Rashawn Slater appeared satisfied as he graciously thanked his QB for the gift cards and the bag.

Moreover, if one were to remove the financial lens from the picture, a luggage bag and gift card combo would be an all-time classic. Especially considering how much these players need to travel. But when it comes to the NFL, it’s nearly impossible to remove the financial lens. This is where the problem arose for Herbert.