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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.

Injury update: Chargers QB Justin Herbert returns to practice

QB1 is back on the practice field.

Justin Herbert is back on the practice field.

After missing time with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot, Herbert was back at The Bolt, where he was spotted throwing passes and moving around at Monday’s practice.

He was diagnosed with the injury on Aug. 1.

Herbert had been in a walking boot for two weeks, which came off on Aug. 15. The Athletic’s Daniel Popper said that Herbert was not wearing cleats but “some sort of sneakers/turf shoes.”

Jim Harbaugh said he expects Herbert to be ready to play in the Chargers’ season opener against the Raiders on Sept. 8, so seeing him practicing again is encouraging.

The Bolts close out the preseason against the Cowboys on Saturday. It remains to be seen if Herbert will get some reps. Harbaugh will likely provide an update at his next media availability.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert’s injury revealed

Chargers QB Justin Herbert is day-to-day.

Good news for Chargers fans.

The diagnosis of quarterback Justin Herbert’s injury that he sustained in Thursday night’s loss to the Chiefs is fractured rib cartilage, per head coach Brandon Staley.

As a result, Herbert is day-to-day. Staley added that he could be back at practice next week, but the team will take the weekend and reassess on Monday to determine whether he can practice.

Herbert suffered the injury when he took a hit from defensive end Mike Danna to his midsection late in the fourth quarter, leaving him on the ground in some pain.

Herbert got up, walked off the field, and sat out for a single play while trainers assessed him. He came back in the game but was still in pain, as evidenced by passing on a chance to run for a first down while in obvious discomfort.

Despite grimacing in pain, Herbert still made a couple of big throws upon returning to the field to cut the final margin to three, including a 35-yard laser to DeAndre Carter on fourth down. He followed that up with a seven-yard pass to Joshua Palmer in the back of the end zone.

Herbert finished the game, completing 33 of 48 passes for 334 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.

Chargers’ Brandon Staley gives update on Justin Herbert

Chargers QB Justin Herbert did not speak to the media following the game.

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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert went down hard in the fourth quarter against the Chiefs on a hit from defensive end Mike Danna to his midsection, leaving him on the ground in some pain.

Herbert got up, walked off the field, and sat out for a single play while trainers assessed him. He came back in the game but was still in pain, as evidenced by passing on a chance to run for a first down while in obvious discomfort.

Despite grimacing in pain, Herbert still made a couple of big throws upon returning to the field to cut the final margin to three, including a 35-yard laser to DeAndre Carter on fourth down. He followed that up with a seven-yard pass to Josh Palmer in the back of the end zone.

Following the game, head coach Brandon Staley said it was an abdominal issue, possibly ribs, adding that Herbert will be “OK.” Staley did not reveal the results of the x-rays, but he said that he is not concerned going forward.

Herbert will have three extra days to restore before taking on the Jaguars in Week 3. Nonetheless, the diagnosis, how much time it will take to heal, and whether or not he will miss time should all be revealed in the coming days.