Posted on Dec 12

Justin Herbert dealing with ankle injury and thigh contusion, uncertain for next game

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Justin Herbert suffers ankle sprain and thigh contusion in Chargers' loss to Chiefs.

Why it matters: The injuries to Justin Herbert could impact his performance and availability in upcoming games, potentially affecting the Chargers' chances of securing a playoff spot.

What's new: Herbert sat out practice due to a sprained left ankle and a thigh contusion, raising concerns about his health for the next game.

Yes, but: The severity of the ankle sprain is still uncertain, and Herbert has shown resilience in playing through previous injuries this season.

What to watch: Keep an eye on Herbert's progress throughout the week and whether he will be able to participate fully in practice leading up to the next game.

What's next: The Chargers medical staff will closely monitor Herbert's recovery and make a determination on his playing status based on his ability to perform at a high level.

The bottom line: Herbert's health is crucial for the Chargers' success, and his availability will be a key factor in their pursuit of a playoff berth.

Justin Herbert on his ankle injury: "I would say that this one is probably not as severe... It's definitely painful enough to be able to miss a practice, but I feel like I've been able to move around a little bit better this week than I did after Carolina, where I was put into a boot and had difficulty walking."
Justin Herbert on playing with the ankle injury: "It was difficult to play with... I didn't feel great running out of the pocket."
Justin Herbert on resting during practice: "If I felt like I could have practiced it at 100 percent and make sure that everyone's getting the full-speed rep, I definitely would've... Trainers didn't think I was able to do that today, so we were all on the same page with that."
Justin Herbert on his optimism about the ankle injury: "It could be a lot worse."

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Justin Herbert dealing with ankle injury and thigh contusion, uncertain for next game

Justin Herbert suffers ankle sprain and thigh contusion in Chargers' loss to Chiefs.

Why it matters: The injuries to Justin Herbert could impact his performance and availability in upcoming games, potentially affecting the Chargers' chances of securing a playoff spot.

What's new: Herbert sat out practice due to a sprained left ankle and a thigh contusion, raising concerns about his health for the next game.

Yes, but: The severity of the ankle sprain is still uncertain, and Herbert has shown resilience in playing through previous injuries this season.

What to watch: Keep an eye on Herbert's progress throughout the week and whether he will be able to participate fully in practice leading up to the next game.

What's next: The Chargers medical staff will closely monitor Herbert's recovery and make a determination on his playing status based on his ability to perform at a high level.

The bottom line: Herbert's health is crucial for the Chargers' success, and his availability will be a key factor in their pursuit of a playoff berth.

Justin Herbert on his ankle injury: "I would say that this one is probably not as severe... It's definitely painful enough to be able to miss a practice, but I feel like I've been able to move around a little bit better this week than I did after Carolina, where I was put into a boot and had difficulty walking."

Justin Herbert on playing with the ankle injury: "It was difficult to play with... I didn't feel great running out of the pocket."

Justin Herbert on resting during practice: "If I felt like I could have practiced it at 100 percent and make sure that everyone's getting the full-speed rep, I definitely would've... Trainers didn't think I was able to do that today, so we were all on the same page with that."

Justin Herbert on his optimism about the ankle injury: "It could be a lot worse."