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Justin Herbert did not practice Wednesday, dealing with lower body injuries

Justin Herbert is dealing with thigh and ankle injuries.

Quarterback Justin Herbert did not practice on Wednesday as the Chargers began preparing for this weekend’s game against the Buccaneers.

At his media availability, Herbert the injury keeping him out of practice is a left ankle sprain. He also has a left leg contusion and said he’s also been dealing with swelling in his left knee.

Herbert said he suffered the ankle sprain on a scramble in the first half and played through it.

Herbert already sustained a right high ankle sprain. He said this sprain is not as bad as the sprain he was dealing with earlier this season.

When asked about practicing Thursday, Herbert said, “It really is day by day.”

In other injury-related news, wide receiver Jalen Reagor could miss some time due to a finger injury. Edge defenders Khalil Mack (non-injury related) and Joey Bosa (hip), and tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) did not practice.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert seems to be feeling better ahead of Week 6

Chargers QB Justin Herbert has played through injuries his whole career. It’s been the same in 2024, but he seems to be getting healthy.

Having your bye in Week 5 typically isn’t ideal for NFL teams. Oftentimes, teams prefer to have their bye weeks later in the season to benefit more from the accumulated injuries throughout the 17-game season.

For the Chargers, though, the bye week couldn’t have come at a better time. Justin Herbert has been dealing with nagging injuries all season, and the bye allowed him to heal up.

He hasn’t practiced fully in nearly a month, and that’s continued into this week as he has remained limited. On Wednesday though, he told reporters that his ankle is feeling better.

“We’re getting better. As long as we’re doing that, we’re in the right position. It does feel better. Made it through the game, and having that bye week off has definitely helped just continuing to get that inflammation down.”

The Chargers are 2-2 on the season and began their post-bye schedule with a matchup against the Broncos in Denver this weekend. The Chargers are coming off back-to-back losses, while the Broncos have won three straight.

Herbert’s numbers have taken a severe hit this season. He’s on pace for career lows in nearly every aspect, some of which have to do with Jim Harbaugh’s play style. The injuries have clearly affected the star, though, so getting him healthy should help improve this passing attack.

Despite his injuries this year, Herbert has still started every game. He continues to prove just how tough he is, a theme that has become transparent throughout his career.

There’s no question as to who will be under center for the Chargers this weekend, and we may see the best that we’ve seen out of Herbert this season. If we do, we can all thank the schedule makers for that Week 5 bye.

Should the Chargers play Justin Herbert vs. Chiefs?

The Chargers will have a decision to make this week.

The Chargers will have a decision to make this week, and that is whether or not to start Justin Herbert against the Chiefs this Sunday.

Herbert aggravated his right ankle sprain in Los Angeles’ Week 3 loss to the Steelers, and he was in a walking boot this past Sunday and Monday.

Herbert provided an update on Wednesday, saying that he feels less pain. He was able to do some 7-on-7 work at practice.

Herbert said there has been talk about resting him until the bye, but he “doesn’t think that’s the way we’re heading.”

If you know by now, Herbert oozes toughness and has played through multiple injuries throughout his career, including this past Sunday against the Steelers.

While securing a divisional win against the reigning Super Bowl champions is important, so is Herbert’s health and longevity.

The Chargers will likely be without starting offensive tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, who are dealing with pectoral and knee injuries, respectively.

Without Slater and Alt, there will likely be a lot of pressure coming off the edges. And Herbert getting hit and knocked down consistently caused the aggravation of his ankle this past weekend.

Furthermore, the Bolts will also be without Derwin James. James is serving a one-game suspension. Joey Bosa’s availability is up in the air as he is dealing with a hip injury.

Given the circumstances, it will already be difficult to beat the Chiefs. But it would be more difficult to see your franchise quarterback worsen the injury and miss extended time.

Justin Herbert injury update: Chargers QB’s MRI shows he’s ‘progressing’

Jim Harbaugh provided an update on Justin Herbert on Wednesday.

Harbaugh said that Herbert’s MRI revealed he’s “progressing” on his high ankle sprain.

Harbaugh added that Herbert is not in his walking boot and might do some things in practice on Wednesday.

Herbert aggravated his injury in the third quarter against the Steelers and was removed for the remainder of the game.

Herbert was just one of four players injured and removed in Week 3. The other three were Joey Bosa (hip), Rashawn Slater (pectoral) and Joe Alt (knee).

Harbaugh said Bosa, Slater and Alt are not expected to practice on Wednesday.

The Chargers host the Chiefs this Sunday at 1:25 p.m. PT.

Chargers likely to be without starting offensive tackles in Week 4 vs. Chiefs

Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt both sustained injuries in the Week 3 loss to the Steelers.

The Chargers will likely be without their starting offensive tackles when they face the Chiefs in Week 4.

Joe Alt suffered an MCL sprain in the Week 3 loss to the Steelers. As a result, he is expected to miss some time.

Alt exited the game in the fourth quarter and limped off the field before being tended to by trainers.

The team will reassess Alt during their bye week.

Additionally, Rashawn Slater sustained a pectoral strain in the third quarter, keeping him sidelined for the remainder of this past Sunday’s game.

It’s only been weeks into the regular season, but Alt and Slater have already proven to be one of the top tackle tandems in the league.

It remains to be seen who will be playing quarterback, as Justin Herbert’s status is up after aggravating his high ankle sprain in Week 3. But no matter who is under center, the absences of Slater and Alt would be crucial.

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.

3 Chargers Pro Bowl starters injured in loss to Steelers including QB Justin Herbert

Bigger than the loss to the Steelers could be the loss of three key Chargers players.

Sometimes you just have to feel for an organization. Even from the perspective of a rival. I mean, come on, all teams and fans want their team to win and their rivals to lose. But not because of injuries. And every year it seems like the Chargers get snakebit by injuries.

After being relatively healthy the first couple games this season, including a season opening win over the Raiders, in one game the Chargers saw several key Pro Bowl starters leave the game and not return, with their status for the rest of the season in doubt.

First and foremost, Justin Herbert left the game in the third quarter. He was seen limping badly on the sideline.

The Chargers also lost Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater to injury along with top pick rookie right tackle Joe Alt. And late in the game lost Pro Bowl edge rusher Joey Bosa as well.

It was a 10-10. tie when they were all out of the game. After which the Steelers pulled away to win it 20-10.

Just brutal to see great players go out like this. Especially all in one game.

Justin Herbert dealing with high ankle sprain, status for Week 3 up in the air

The Chargers could be without their starting quarterback on Sunday against the Steelers.

On Friday, Justin Herbert revealed he has a high right ankle sprain.

Herbert said it’s “yet to be decided” whether he’ll play on Sunday against the Steelers. He added the pain is “not great.”

On the injury report, Herbert is listed as questionable.

Jim Harbaugh said Herbert is doing everything he can to get ready to play. Harbaugh added he has “a lot of faith” in Easton Stick and Taylor Heinicke but wouldn’t reveal any of the contingencies.

Herbert sustained the injury in the Week 2 victory over the Panthers. He also suffered a plantar fascia injury on the same side that kept him sidelined for most of training camp.

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.

X-rays negative on lower right leg of Chargers QB Justin Herbert

Jim Harbaugh provided an update on Justin Herbert, who suffered a lower body injury on the win o

On Monday, Jim Harbaugh said the X-rays on Justin Herbert’s lower right leg were negative. Herbert sustained the injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Panthers.

When asked if Herbert had undergone an MRI, Harbaugh added, “I’m sure there’ll be further evaluations as the week goes on,” per The Athletic’s Daniel Popper.

Herbert said he got “rolled up” on the play. After being tended to by trainers on the sideline and in the medical tent, Herbert returned and did not miss a snap for the remainder of the game.

Herbert finished with 14-of-20 passing for 130 yards with two touchdowns, an interception and a lost fumble.

“As far as Justin and all the players, we’ll have a lot more information on Wednesday when the injury report comes out,” Harbaugh said.