Chargers QB Justin Herbert sidelined by right ankle injury against the Steelers
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert left his team's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with an ankle injury and was questionable to return
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert left Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with an ankle injury and was questionable to return.
Herbert was replaced by Taylor Heinicke.
Herbert spent most of the week rehabbing a right ankle injury he initially injured last week in a win over Carolina. He started anyway and played well, completing 12 of 18 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown before getting sacked by Pittsburgh's Elandon Roberts midway through the third quarter. He stayed in for one more play before heading to the sideline.
The Chargers were careful with their franchise quarterback after his ankle was rolled up on in the third quarter last week against the Panthers. He stayed in to finish off the 26-3 rout but did not practice on Wednesday and was listed as limited on Thursday after doing some light throwing.
