Facing the Steelers in Week 3, the Chargers came in looking to improve to 3-0 this season.
However, that became a lot tougher after an injury to star quarterback Justin Herbert. After entering the game with some injury concerns, Herbert was later replaced on the field by Los Angeles’ backup Taylor Heinicke, and the Chargers fell 20-10.
Herbert’s injury status will be worth monitoring, as it could significantly impact the Chargers’ offense and outlook moving forward.
Here are the latest updates on Herbert’s status after his injury in Week 3 vs. the Steelers.
SN’s NFL HQ: Live NFL scores | Updated NFL standings | Full NFL schedule
Justin Herbert injury updates in Week 3
In the third quarter of Sunday’s matchup vs. Pittsburgh, Herbert walked gingerly to the sidelines, where he immediately sat on the ground.
🚨NOT GOOD: #Chargers star QB Justin Herbert has left the game with a injury.
The injury did not appear to be from any contact.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 22, 2024
Heinicke took over from there. Coming into the game, Herbert had been dealing with a high ankle sprain. He was questionable coming into the weekend, but Los Angeles allowed him to play through any injury concerns.
The Chargers did not provide further updates on Herbert’s status during the game, but Heinicke remained in at quarterback through their final drive. Los Angeles eventually fell 20-10 to the Steelers, falling to 2-1 this season.
After the game, Herbert said he believed that the injury wasn’t anything worse than aggravating his high ankle sprain again.
Here’s Justin Herbert in the walking boot. He said he thinks the injury is a reaggravation of the high ankle sprain and nothing more serious. He’s hoping to play against KC pic.twitter.com/oMQMyQvmOu
— Kris Rhim (@krisrhim1) September 22, 2024
Herbert’s status will be worth monitoring headed into Week 4 as Los Angeles provides more updates on the quarterback’s injury.
This story will be updated.