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Chargers receive positive update on Justin Herbert’s ankle injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Sep 23, 2024 12:25 PM ET

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert limped off the field midway through the third quarter of the Chargers’ 20-10 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Herbert entered the game with a high-ankle sprain, so it was immediately apparent that he reaggravated the injury. Still, the team received positive news about his condition.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Herbert underwent X-rays on Sunday that returned negative.

#Chargers QB Justin Herbert, who aggravated his high-ankle sprain against the #Steelers and exited the game, had X-Rays that were negative after the game, source said. He'll continue to be monitored this week.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 23, 2024

Herbert barely practiced during the week before Sunday’s game. He tested his ankle in pregame warmups and was cleared to play, so he tried to fight through it.

The Chargers have a serviceable backup in Taylor Heinicke, and they will likely give Herbert at least a game off.

Herbert has completed 67.2% of his passes for 399 yards, four touchdowns and an interception through three games in his first season under Jim Harbaugh.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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