Tag: Justin Herbert

Jan 14, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a wild card playoff game at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Chargers QB Justin Herbert recovering from shoulder surgery

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert underwent surgery to repair the labrum in his non-throwing shoulder, NFL Network reported Sunday.

The surgery took place Wednesday, and he is expected to be recovered in time to take part in the offseason program.

Behind Herbert, the Chargers reached the playoffs for the first time since the 2018 season. They lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 31-30, in the AFC wild-card round on Jan. 14.

Herbert, 24, threw for 4,739 yards in the regular season, second to Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. He completed 68.2 percent of his passes for 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions despite also playing with a significant rib injury.

The Chargers selected Herbert with the No. 6 overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.

In 49 career games, all starts, the Chargers have a 25-24 record. He has thrown for 14,089 yards with 94 touchdowns and 35 interceptions.

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Sep 15, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Chargers’ Justin Herbert (ribs) questionable vs. Jaguars

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert did not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars.

Chase Daniel received first-team reps at practice on Friday in place of Herbert, who sustained fractured rib cartilage in the Chargers’ 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 15.

Herbert, 24, was asked if he thought he’d be able to play against the Jaguars (1-1).

“That’s a decision that we have a couple days left to make,” Herbert said on Friday. “We don’t play today, and so we play on Sunday. Whatever the plan is, I know our team will be prepared and do everything we can. That decision will be made on Sunday and we haven’t ruled anything out.”

Like Herbert, wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) followed up a pair of limited practices by failing to participate in Friday’s session for the Chargers (1-1). Allen was injured Week 1 against the Raiders and did not play last week at Kansas City.

Tight end Donald Parham (hamstring) and tackle Trey Pipkins (foot) are also considered questionable to play versus Jacksonville. Parham was limited in Friday’s practice, while Pipkins put forth a full session.

Cornerback JC Jackson (ankle) and center Corey Linsley (knee) did not practice on Friday. They are both considered doubtful to play versus the Jaguars.

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Sep 15, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is looked at by team trainers after being hit by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ribs) remains day-to-day

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was limited to individual drills on Wednesday and remains day-to-day with the rib injury he sustained in Week 2.

Herbert, who fractured rib cartilage in last Thursday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, did some light throwing Tuesday.

“I think he’s gotten a lot of rest since last game,” Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday. “I know that he’s feeling more comfortable. … We’re just gonna take it day by day and see where his comfort level is and truly trust him, and let him be the guide of where we’re at and make sure we’re prepared either way.”

The Chargers (1-1) host the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) in Week 3 on Sunday.

Chase Daniel is Herbert’s primary backup.

Herbert was driven to the ground by Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna with 5:09 left in the final quarter and was in obvious pain.

Herbert, 24, threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Joshua Palmer with 1:11 remaining in the game as he tried to rally the Chargers from a 10-point deficit. He finished the game 33-of-48 passing for 334 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.

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Sep 15, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) reacts after being hit by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Chargers QB Justin Herbert to undergo medical tests

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is scheduled to undergo further medical testing to determine the extent of an injury he sustained in the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Network reported Friday.

Herbert was driven to the ground by Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna about halfway through the final quarter and was in obvious pain. The injury is believed to be to his rib area.

NFL Network reported that X-rays were believed to be negative, but that additional testing was needed to reveal any possible injuries to rib cartilage or internal injuries.

Herbert, 24, threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Joshua Palmer with 1:15 remaining in the game as he tried to rally the Chargers from a 10-point deficit. He finished the game 33-of-48 passing for 334 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.

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Jun 14, 2022; Costa Mesa, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Public backing Chargers QB Justin Herbert for 2022 MVP

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Most sportsbooks have installed Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen as the favorite to take home MVP honors during the 2022 NFL season. But the betting public is enamored with a different passer, as the Los Angeles Chargers’ Justin Herbert has been the heaviest bet so far.

BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com report that Herbert (+900) has taken on the most bets (19.9 percent handle, 12.6 percent tickets) and that he is backed almost twice as much as Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals (+1200), who ranks second (9.9 percent money, 6.7 percent tickets).

Allen (+700) is the third-most backed player for the award (8.7 percent money, 8.5 percent tickets).

DraftKings, who also listed Allen as the favorite at +700, has Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady listed with the second-best odds at +800 and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes third at +900.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the man who won the award in 2021 — the fourth time he had won MVP — is listed at +1000.

But those three — Brady, Mahomes and Rodgers — trail players such as Jalen Hurts (+3300) and Justin Fields (+10000) in the early betting. Hurts is getting 6.9 percent of the money and Fields is getting 5.3 percent of the tickets.

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry and Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, the top non-quarterbacks listed, are both +5000 with DraftKings.

Taylor, last season’s leading rusher, has the highest percentage of bets with BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com among non-quarterbacks (2.5 percent). Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (+5000) has seen 2.3 percent of the money, the most among non-quarterbacks.

–Field Level Media