Justin Herbert aggravates ankle injury vs. Steelers, replaced by Taylor Heinicke at QB
Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) quarterback Justin Herbert exited Sunday’s Week 3 road contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) in the third quarter.
Taylor Heinicke has replaced Herbert under center. Herbert came into Sunday’s game nursing a high-ankle sprain which caused him to miss considerable practice time this week. He tested his mobility pregame, and the Chargers determined he was good enough to play.
Midway through the third quarter, Herbert took a sack and was hobbled as he got back up. He went into the blue medical tent on the sideline to receive further examination.
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Chargers continue on vs. Steelers without Justin Herbert
The Chargers made sure to prepare accordingly given the uncertainty with, keeping both Heinicke and Easton Stick active.
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“Justin Herbert officially is expected to start today for the Los Angeles Chargers, who will have three quarterbacks active, as we mentioned,” Schefter said on “Sunday NFL Countdown” on ESPN. “So Herbert will be active, along with Easton Stick and Taylor Heineke. But Herbert went out there and felt good enough to be able to give this a chance.
“Now, again, the Chargers had any number of quarterback plans. We’ll see if he’s able to stay in there the full game, run the entire offense. He is extraordinarily tough and has played through any number of injuries in the past but Justin Herbert is expected to start, and that will happen today in Pittsburgh.”