Chargers QB Justin Herbert details injuries during 2022 season

Chargers QB Justin Herbert was hamstrung by a couple of injuries.

Expectations were high for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert entering his third season.

While he finished second in passing yards (4,739) and third in completion percentage (68.2%), Herbert was hamstrung by a couple of injuries that kept him from playing at the level of his first two campaigns.

Herbert suffered fractured rib cartilage in the second week of the season against the Chiefs. Additionally, he sustained a torn labrum in his left shoulder at some point, resulting in having surgery at the end of the season.

Herbert spoke to Kay Adams on Up & Adams, detailing how the injuries impacted him during the season.

“I think the ribs early on were pretty tough,” Herbert said. “It’s kind of a discomfort that I had to deal with for six or seven weeks. But as that got better, time healed.

The shoulder was kind of another discomfort thing. I was able to throw and was able to do everything, but I was kind of limited during practice. So, I had to find my way of being out there and getting all the reps without actually doing them all.”

After taking the huge shot to the ribs from Chiefs edge defender Mike Danna, Herbert, surprisingly, would miss just one play before returning to the field and finishing the game despite taking several more shots to the affected area.

“I’d like to think so,” Herbert said when asked if toughness is his defining characteristic. “As a quarterback and teammate, you need to be able to put everything on the line.

So even when you don’t feel great, and you don’t want to play, and you don’t want to go to practice, you need to be able to go out there and give your best cause your teammates deserve that.”

The Chargers expect Herbert to be cleared for participation in the spring.

Chargers’ Brandon Staley gives encouraging update on Justin Herbert

After having the past five days off, Chargers HC Brandon Staley provided an update on QB Justin Herbert.

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley provided some positive news regarding quarterback Justin Herbert ahead of Wednesday’s practice.

Staley said Herbert is day to day, adding that he has gotten a lot of rest, is feeling more comfortable, and was able to do light throwing and rotational work on Tuesday.

Staley also said that Herbert will participate in individual drills while wearing a rib protector.

Herbert suffered a fracture to his rib cartilage after being hit by defensive end Mike Danna in the fourth quarter of the Week 2 loss to the Chiefs.

With four more days until its matchup with the Jaguars, Los Angeles will use these next few practices to determine whether Herbert is OK to play.

“We’re going to listen to Justin,” Staley said. “The players are at the front of all decisions we make since I’ve become the head coach… And then making sure we have alignment with the medical team.”

Nonetheless, after having the past five days off, it’s encouraging to hear that Herbert is progressing well.

Staley provided additional injury updates:

Wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring), tight end Donald Parham (hamstring), center Corey Linsley (knee) and right tackle Trey Pipkins (ankle/foot) are all “day to day.”