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Lindsey ThiryESPN
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Quarterback Justin Herbert is amongst a number of starters for the Los Angeles Chargers whose availability for a Week 3 matchup in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars is unsure.
Herbert, who’s eight days faraway from struggling a fracture to his rib cartilage, didn’t follow Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s recreation.
“It is day-by-day, simply ready to see how he feels,” Chargers coach Brandon Staley stated. “We’ll progress by means of the remainder of this week and see the way it goes.”
Herbert, talking to reporters for the primary time since he suffered the damage in a 27-24 loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, stated his ribs “really feel good.”
“There have undoubtedly been enhancements,” Herbert stated. “I believe an important factor is simply to be ready for Sunday and do your finest, no matter that appears like.”
If Herbert is unable to play, veteran backup Chase Daniel will begin.
Receiver Keenan Allen, who was inactive in Week 2 due to a hamstring damage, tight finish Donald Parham Jr., additionally coping with a hamstring problem, and proper deal with Trey Pipkins III, with a foot damage, are all questionable.
Staley stated Allen, after not working towards Friday, was “50-50” for the sport.
“We wished to be sure that we gave him a day of relaxation after which see how it’s over the subsequent 48 hours,” Staley stated.
Heart Corey Linsley, coping with a knee problem, and cornerback J.C. Jackson, who didn’t follow all week after taking part in in Week 2 on an ankle that underwent surgical procedure final month, are uncertain.
“We actually wished to make use of this week as a relaxation week for him coming off the sport,” Staley stated about Jackson. “We simply wish to ensure that, for the long-term, that this man is sweet to go. As you guys have seen him on the market, there hasn’t been a setback, per se.”
Hebert participated in practices in a restricted capability earlier within the week. On Thursday, he appeared to make his manner by means of routine passing drills when follow was open to reporters.
“He did what he usually does as a result of we wished to be sure that we noticed him make the throws that he must make within the recreation,” Staley stated. “He appeared good. He is powerful. He would not really feel nice, by any means, however he was capable of go on the market and throw the soccer.”
“I felt good,” Herbert stated.
Herbert stated that it could be regular to put on rib safety in a recreation and expressed no concern that it could have an effect on his throwing means if any additional safety was added for Sunday.
“That is an space on the quarterback that does not normally are inclined to have an excessive amount of impression on the throwing movement,” Herbert stated. “No matter you add or no matter you’re taking off, I believe it is a regular movement for the quarterback.”
Herbert took over because the Chargers’ starter beneath uncommon circumstances as a rookie in 2020, when solely minutes earlier than kickoff in Week 2 it was decided that then-starter Tyrod Taylor was unable to play after struggling a punctured lung when a staff physician, who can be now caring for Herbert, tried to manage a pain-killing injection to assist the quarterback’s cracked ribs.
That physician is presently being sued for medical malpractice by Taylor, who’s searching for at the very least $5 million, in response to copies of the unique lawsuit and subsequent filings associated to the case obtained by ESPN.
When requested Friday about going by means of potential therapy choices and the way a lot consciousness remained in his thoughts about Taylor’s circumstance, Herbert stated “each scenario is totally different.”
“You have got to try what’s finest for you,” Herbert stated. “I am actually going to do every part I can to organize and be able to play on Sunday. On the similar time, it is essential to relaxation, chill out, and get every part good to go.”
A 3rd-year professional, Herbert has by no means missed a begin since taking on from Taylor.
The Chargers are 1-1, and Herbert has handed for 613 yards and 6 touchdowns with an interception.
