Harbaugh: Herbert Dealing With Ankle Issue
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is dealing with an ankle issue, according to head coach Brandon Staley.
Staley revealed the news on Wednesday, confirming that Herbert's ankle is a concern as the team prepares for their Week 18 game against the Denver Broncos. While Staley did not disclose the severity of the injury, he did mention that Herbert is "day-to-day", indicating that his availability for Sunday's game is still up in the air.
"Justin is dealing with a little something in his ankle," Staley said in a press conference. "We'll see how he progresses this week. We're just going to take it day by day."
Herbert has been a workhorse for the Chargers this season, leading the team to a 9-7 record and a playoff spot. He has thrown for 4,739 yards and 25 touchdowns this season, establishing himself as one of the NFL's elite quarterbacks.
However, the Chargers will need to be cautious with Herbert's health, particularly with the playoffs on the horizon. A loss to the Broncos could potentially eliminate the Chargers from playoff contention, adding further urgency to Herbert's recovery.
"We're going to be smart with him," Staley assured. "We're not going to put him out there if he's not ready to go."
The Chargers' medical staff will continue to monitor Herbert's progress throughout the week, and his status for Sunday's game will be determined closer to kickoff. Fans will be closely watching the situation, hoping that Herbert can recover in time to lead the Chargers to victory and a deep playoff run.
Here are some key takeaways from this news:
- Herbert's ankle injury is a cause for concern for Chargers fans.
- The Chargers will be cautious with Herbert's health, potentially limiting his practice time this week.
- Herbert's status for Sunday's game against the Broncos is uncertain.
- The Chargers will need Herbert to be healthy for the playoffs if they want to make a deep run.
Stay tuned for further updates on Herbert's condition as the week progresses.
