Due to his failure to practice on Wednesday, Justin Herbert’s status for Sunday’s Los Angeles Chargers game is unknown.
When the Chargers (8-5) play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6) on Sunday, the quarterback, who is battling thigh and ankle issues, hopes that rest will be the cure.
“I definitely would have practiced at 100% if I felt like I could have and made sure everyone was getting the full-speed rep,” Herbert told reporters on Wednesday. We all agreed because the trainers didn’t think I could accomplish that.
He stumbled for seven yards during the Chargers’ opening offensive series in their 19–17 loss to Kansas City, causing the ankle injury. The more problematic of the two ailments, according to Herbert, is the ankle. Earlier in the season, he sprained his right high ankle, although he claims that his current injury isn’t as bad.
Herbert told reporters on Wednesday that he thought this one was probably not as bad. Although missing a session is undoubtedly tough, I felt like I was able to move around a little bit better this week than I was following Carolina, where I had trouble walking after being put in a boot. This week, I believe we’ve made more progress.
After being struck by Kansas City safety Nick Bolton and left on the field for a short while, he sustained a thigh injury. Herbert returned after missing one play. On Wednesday, he had a sleeve on his leg. Additionally, Herbert disclosed that he had some swelling in his left knee.
Throughout his five-year career, Herbert has experienced injuries. The quarterback reported some horrific injuries, including a torn rib cartilage, a sprained ankle, and broken fingers.
Jim Harbaugh, the team’s first-year coach, is still in awe at Herbert’s ability to play on the field.
Harbaugh told reporters on Wednesday, “I know this, he’ll do everything in his power to play on Sunday.” I’ve seen that countless times. Some of the things he performs would not be done by a lesser guy. He is a beast.
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