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Justin Herbert injury update: X-rays negative, will be monitored throughout the week

Justin Herbert was in a walking boot after the game, and he’s hoping to play this weekend against the Chiefs.

Justin Herbert reaggravated the high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 2, which caused him to leave the Chargers’ loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Herbert underwent X-rays that came up negative. He will be monitored throughout the week as the team prepares for its Week 4 matchup with the Chiefs.

After the game, Herbert was in a walking boot. He said he’s hoping to play against Kansas City this weekend.

Jim Harbaugh told reporters that he had planned to take Herbert out at the first sign he had a limp, and that’s what he did.

Despite throwing for 125 yards and a touchdown, Herbert looked unstable during warmups and wasn’t moving well during the game, an indicator that it may not have been the best idea to play him from the beginning.

After taking a few big hits in the third quarter and then the sack by Elandon Roberts that forced Herbert out of the game, it becomes a question of why they elected to start him.

Justin Herbert injury updates ahead of Week 3 vs. Steelers

Ahead of the Chargers’ Week 3 matchup with the Steelers, most of the attention is on the status of Justin Herbert.

(This story was updated to add new information.)

Ahead of the Chargers’ Week 3 matchup with the Steelers, most of the attention is on the status of Justin Herbert.

Herbert sustained a right ankle injury in the third quarter of last Sunday’s game against the Panthers. He walked off the field and went into a medical tent with trainers, but he didn’t miss a snap afterward.

Herbert’s injury is on the same side as the plantar fascia injury that kept him sidelined most of training camp.

On Wednesday, Herbert did not participate in practice.

Jim Harbaugh said that Herbert is “feeling much better.”

“Crystal ball?” Harbaugh said when asked if there’s a possibility Herbert doesn’t play. “[I] expect him to get better every day.”

On Thursday, Herbert was back at practice and had his right ankle heavily taped. He didn’t participate in any drills during the portion of practice open to the media.

On Friday, Herbert revealed it’s a high ankle sprain. He is questionable and his status for Sunday is unknown.