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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.

Jim Harbaugh expresses excitement for Justin Herbert’s return: ‘I thought I heard music, the voices of angels maybe’

Justin Herbert had a great practice on Monday.

Justin Herbert returned to the practice field after missing the past couple of weeks while nursing an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot.

Jim Harbaugh was just one of many excited that the star quarterback was back in action.

“It was great,” Harbaugh said of Herbert’s return. “I thought I heard music … the voice of angels, maybe.

“I was excited,” Harbaugh added. “I think [his teammates] were excited, too. I don’t know if they heard the angels singing like I did.”

Herbert hadn’t practiced since July 31. Fast forward to Monday, and he exchanged the walking boot for his gold practice jersey.

Herbert looked like he hadn’t lost a step. He completed 11 of 12 passes in 7-on-7 drills and engineered a prolific two-minute drill, according to team reporter Eric Smith.

“Good. Really good. Great with a capital G,” Harbaugh said on his performance in practice. “No drop off. Pinpoint accuracy. Looked really good.”

Who will start at quarterback for Chargers? Question looms ahead of matchup with Jaguars

This week’s storyline is the status of Chargers QB Justin Herbert.

After falling to the Chiefs last Thursday night, the Chargers begin preparing for their Week 3 bout with the Jaguars.

But practice plans could be a little bit different this week, as the status of Justin Herbert remains to be seen.

Herbert has a fracture to his rib cartilage that he sustained in the Week 2 loss to Kansas City.

He suffered the injury on a hit late in the fourth quarter. He left the game for one play before returning. On his first snap back in, Herbert was hit again and visibly uncomfortable.

Following the game, Brandon Staley said Herbert was day-to-day, and the team would reassess before practice on Wednesday. Staley did not rule Herbert out from practicing, nor did he rule out him facing Jacksonville.

Giving Herbert the green light could come down to evaluating his pain levels after having those few extra days to rest, whether he feels he can still play at a high level, and if they’re confident enough that he won’t worsen it.

However, if the coaching staff believes that it would be more beneficial to use more time to recover, Herbert would be sidelined in favor of his backup, Chase Daniel.

Daniel, the 13-year veteran, has played 71 games with five starts, throwing for 1,694 yards and eight touchdowns.

If Daniel is under center, the offensive game plan would be altered quite a bit.

With an arm nowhere near the talent of Herbert, Daniel would likely be relegated to short and quick passes. The running game would also be relied on more than usual.

Ultimately, the defense could be the deciding factor in this game, as it’s hard to see the offense having a lot of spark if Daniel is given the start.

We will know Los Angeles’ plans at quarterback in the coming days.