In a thrilling update for fans of the Los Angeles Chargers, quarterback Justin Herbert’s progress from injury is looking promising. After being sidelined with a high ankle sprain, Herbert is now reportedly out of his walking boot and could potentially participate in practice on Wednesday, according to coach Jim Harbaugh.
Following an MRI on Monday, Harbaugh revealed that the results show Herbert is on track to recovery, stating that the one-time Pro Bowler is “progressing” from his injury. This news comes as a relief to Chargers supporters who have been eagerly awaiting the return of their star quarterback.
Herbert’s injury woes began during training camp, where he missed two weeks due to a plantar fascia injury. Unfortunately, the talented QB suffered a setback in Week 2 when he injured his right ankle. Despite attempting to push through the pain in Week 3, Herbert was forced to bow out early, missing the final 10 snaps of the game.
In Herbert’s absence, Taylor Heinicke stepped in to fill the void at quarterback. While Heinicke did his best to keep the Chargers competitive, the team is undoubtedly eager to have their star signal-caller back on the field leading the charge.
On the injury front, the Chargers are also dealing with setbacks to key players Rashawn Slater (pectoral), Joey Bosa (hip), and Joe Alt (knee). Harbaugh confirmed that these players are not expected to practice on Wednesday, with speculation surrounding Alt’s medial collateral ligament sprain.
With a matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs looming on Sunday, the Chargers will need all hands on deck to put up a fight against their division rivals. As the team navigates through a challenging stretch of injuries, the hope remains high that Herbert will make a triumphant return to lead the Chargers to victory. Stay tuned for more updates as the team prepares for this crucial showdown.
