Quarterback Justin Herbert has left the Los Angeles Chargers’ Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The 26-year-old suffered a severe ankle sprain in the Chargers’ Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers and appeared to re-injure the injury in the third quarter on Sunday. In the game broadcast, Herbert was seen limping to the sideline after taking a hard hit against the Steelers.
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According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Herbert had to be treated in the blue medical tent on the Chargers’ sideline. Backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke came in as a replacement.
Here is the latest information on the Chargers passer:
Latest information on Justin Herbert’s injury
The Chargers quarterback left the game briefly and went to the blue medical tent with an ankle injury, the Chargers said.
Herbert’s return is questionable. He was later seen limping on the sidelines with a cap on his head.
USA TODAY will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.
Lineup of the Chargers quarterbacks
With Herbert out, the Chargers’ quarterback lineup looks like this:
- Justin Herbert (injured, questionable)
- Taylor Heinicke
- Easton Rackets
