Coach Brandon Staley says QB Justin Herbert is ‘feeling more at ease’ day-to-day

COSTA MESA California – Six days from the end of suffering fracture to his rib cartilage, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert Is considered day-to-day in advance of a Week 3 matchup with the Jacksonville JaguarsCoach Brandon Staley stated this Wednesday.

Staley stated that he’s had a lot more rest since his last game. He feels more comfortable. He was able do light throwing and rotational work yesterday. But we’re going to just take it day by day and see what his comfort level is.”

Herbert didn’t throw any passes Wednesday during the short practice that was open to the media. Third-year quarterback watched backup quarterbacks. Chase Daniel Easton Stick Throwing reps.

Herbert was a participant in passing the balls to running backs. He was also listed on the Chargers injury report as a limited participant.

Receiver Keenan Allen Closed end Donald Parham JrBoth of them have had to deal with hamstring injuries and they both returned to work in a limited capacity.

Staley indicated that Herbert will play Sunday depending on whether the quarterback decides.

Staley said, “It’ll start with him. Then obviously he feeling good and then obviously him weighing all the options and then we making a decision.”

Herbert’s injury is being treated by the Chargers doctor. sued for medical malpractice By a former Chargers quarterback Tyrod TaylorAccording to ESPN’s copies of the original lawsuit, and any subsequent filings, the victim is seeking at most $5 million. He suffered a punctured lungs in 2020 while being treated to a rib injury.

Staley responded to a question Wednesday asking if Herbert was nervous about his treatment, given the history of quarterback care.

“Any player going through something like this, that is your biggest responsibility as coach is to look after them, “Staley stated. “So I think that we are in total alignment with Justin’s family, his agents, as well as the medical professionals. We’ll try to have that alignment, trust the process, and hopefully get Justin well soon.

Herbert sustained the injury during last Thursday’s 27-24 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles. Kansas City Chiefs.

Chiefs defensive end at 5:09 in the game Mike Danna Herbert was hit, and the quarterback was left on the field for an extended time.

Herbert, who had missed only one play, returned and was immediately hit again. He was crushed between Chiefs pass rushers Frank Clark George Karlaftis. Herbert, however, was still in the game.

Herbert passed for 613 yards in two games and scored six touchdowns with an interception.