Fournette Blames Beer Amid Chargers’ Winless Start

The Chargers’ 0-5 start has fueled scrutiny of quarterback Justin Herbert’s relationship with fiancée Madison Beer, with an anonymous report claiming some fans and people around the team blame the relationship for distractions. Former NFL players Leonard Fournette and Shannon Sharpe have also criticized the relationship and Herbert’s decision to travel with Beer during voluntary offseason training. Those claims remain speculation, and the team’s struggles have broader possible causes, including coaching, poor on-field execution, protection problems and penalties. Coach Jim Harbaugh defended Herbert’s trip to support Beer on tour, saying he was happy to support the couple’s mutual encouragement.