Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert finds himself battling through an ankle injury this week, and head coach Jim Harbaugh, known for his fiery spirit, was tight-lipped when pressed for a prognosis on Herbert’s availability for the upcoming clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Herbert, the young signal-caller who has been making waves in the NFL, was on the receiving end of a painful tackle during last week’s victory over the Carolina Panthers. Despite the injury scare, Herbert managed to play through the pain and complete the game without missing a single snap. Post-game, he underwent X-rays to assess the extent of the damage.
Coach Harbaugh gave a cryptic update on Herbert’s condition, mentioning that the quarterback’s health has seen improvement since the weekend. However, he remained cautious in his statements, choosing not to speculate on Herbert’s chances of suiting up for Sunday’s showdown.
“Crystal ball? Expect him to get better every day,” Harbaugh shared during the press conference, as reported by Daniel Popper of The Athletic. “I was just in a meeting with him. Said he was feeling much better and good today.”
In the event that Herbert is unable to play against the Steelers, Harbaugh has designated Easton Stick as the starting quarterback. But, true to form, Harbaugh refused to delve further into hypothetical scenarios, stating, “we’re going to be way over the legal limit for of what-ifs” by entertaining such discussions about the game day lineup.
As fans eagerly await additional updates on Herbert’s condition, the Chargers organization remains cautiously optimistic about his chances of taking the field. Time will tell if Herbert can shake off the injury bug and lead his team to victory in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
