US EditionChargers QB Justin Herbert Not Practicing Wednesday, 2 Days After Surgery on Non-Throwing Hand
Justin Herbert played through a fractured left hand, underwent surgery, and the Chargers relied on their running backs for 180 yards and two touchdowns, sources say.
- Monday, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert underwent surgery for a fractured left hand and is listed day-to-day, missing practice Wednesday.
- On Sunday Justin Herbert fractured his left hand when Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn tackled him on a scramble late in the first quarter at SoFi Stadium, but he played through the injury and threw a touchdown on the next play.
- With Herbert limited to right-hand handoffs and no under-center snaps, the Chargers leaned on running backs Kimani Vidal and Jaret Patterson, who combined for two touchdowns.
- Preparing as though Herbert will start Monday, Jim Harbaugh said the Chargers will use the same game plan for Herbert and Trey Lance.
- With pass protection strained, Justin Herbert faces 41.8% pressure and the Chargers lost Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt this year, testing a Philadelphia Eagles run defense that allowed 281 yards in a 24-15 loss to the Chicago Bears.
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San Diego Union Tribune
Chargers hold QB Justin Herbert out of practice after hand surgery
EL SEGUNDO — Justin Herbert’s status after undergoing surgery Monday on his fractured left hand was day-to-day, according to the Chargers. Wednesday was not Herbert’s day to practice, although his participation in Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles was still to be determined. If Herbert cannot play against the reigning Super Bowl champions, Trey Lance would start in his place. Lance played a total of 10 plays after Herbert hurt …
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Chargers QB Justin Herbert not practicing Wednesday, 2 days after surgery on non-throwing hand
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't practicing Wednesday, two days after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone in his non-throwing hand.
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Jim Harbaugh on Chargers vs. Eagles, Justin Herbert, Coach of the Year
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