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Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) questionable to return against Steelers

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert hobbled off the field in the third quarter of Sunday’s meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers due to an apparent ankle injury and was questionable to return.

Herbert went to the sideline as the clock ticked under seven minutes in the third following a 1-yard rush by J.K. Dobbins. One play earlier, the Los Angeles signal-caller seemingly got his ankle caught under Pittsburgh defensive tackle Cameron Heyward on a sack.

Taylor Heinicke took over under center for the Chargers.

Herbert went to the blue medical tent, eventually emerging to return to the Los Angeles bench with his helmet off.

Prior to exiting, Herbert completed 12 of 18 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown.

Herbert, 26, missed two practices and was limited in another this week due to a high ankle sprain.

–Field Level Media

Sep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks to pass in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) active vs. Steelers

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is active for Sunday’s game against the host Pittsburgh Steelers despite nursing a high-ankle sprain.

Multiple media outlets reported Herbert is expected to start the game after he was seen jogging without a limp during pregame activities.

Herbert, who officially was listed as questionable, said Friday that he was unsure if he would play for the Chargers (2-0) on Sunday. Fellow quarterbacks Easton Stick and Taylor Heinicke also are active for Sunday’s game.

Herbert, 26, did not miss a snap after having his legs trapped under Carolina Panthers linebacker DJ Johnson during Los Angeles’ 26-3 victory at Carolina last weekend.

The Pro Bowl quarterback has completed 67.4 percent of his passes for 274 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in two games this season.

While Herbert is active, the Chargers listed the following players as inactive: wide receiver Joshua Palmer, linebacker Junior Colson, cornerback Tarheeb Still, running back Kimani Vidal, offensive lineman Jordan McFadden and defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe.

The Steelers (2-0) listed quarterback Russell Wilson inactive for the third straight game. They also ruled the following players as inactive for Sunday’s contest: guard Isaac Seumalo, tight end Mycole Pruitt, wide receiver Roman Wilson, cornerback Darius Rush and safety Terrell Edmunds.

–Field Level Media

Sep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks to pass in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Chargers coach: Justin Herbert’s ankle ‘much better’

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is trending toward playing against the host Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.

The question of Herbert’s status was raised for Sunday’s game on the heels of the Pro Bowl quarterback sustaining an ankle injury during the Chargers’ 26-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers this past weekend. Herbert did not miss a snap after having his legs trapped under Panthers linebacker DJ Johnson.

“Crystal ball? Expect him to get better every day,” Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said, per The Athletic. “I was in a meeting with him. Said he was feeling much better and good today.”

It was not immediately known if Herbert would participate in practice on Wednesday.

Herbert, 26, has completed 67.4 percent of his passes for 274 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in two games for the Chargers (2-0).

Easton Stick would get the nod over Taylor Heinicke should Herbert be unable to suit up on Sunday, Harbaugh said.

“Right now it’s Easton,” he said. “But we are going to be way over the legal limit of ‘what ifs’ if this or if that.”

–Field Level Media

Dec 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) moves out to pass against the defense of Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Chargers QB Justin Herbert (finger) out for rest of season

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will miss the remainder of the regular season after he undergoes surgery to repair a broken right index finger on his throwing hand, the team announced Tuesday.

The Chargers said Herbert will be placed on injured reserve with four games remaining on the schedule. He has started 62 consecutive games, marking the second-longest active streak by a quarterback behind only Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen (84).

Easton Stick will be under center for Los Angeles (5-8), which will look to keep its faint playoff hopes alive on Thursday against the host Las Vegas Raiders (5-8). The Chargers currently reside in 12th place in the AFC.

Herbert, 25, left Sunday’s game against Denver in the second quarter after throwing an incomplete pass on fourth-and-2 at the Broncos’ 29-yard line. The Chargers initially ruled him questionable to return before determining he couldn’t continue.

Herbert was just 9-of-17 passing for 96 yards and an interception before exiting. Stick went on to complete 13 of 24 passes for 179 yards.

Herbert fractured a finger on his left hand in Week 4 and hasn’t missed a start. He has thrown for 3,134 yards with 20 touchdowns and seven picks in 13 games this season.

Herbert is 30-32 as a starter since being drafted with the No. 6 overall pick in 2020. He has completed 66.6 percent of his passes for 17,223 yards with 114 touchdowns and 42 interceptions. He was the 2020 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and made the Pro Bowl in 2021.

Stick, 28, has completed 14 of 25 passes for 183 yards in two career games since being selected by the Chargers in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

–Field Level Media