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El Segundo, California — los angeles chargers quarterback Justin Herbertwhat happened recently He had surgery on his broken left hand.Did not practice Wednesday but said he is preparing to play Monday night against philadelphia eagles,
“The plan is to prepare like I’m going to play and see how the next few days go,” Herbert said. “I’ll do whatever I can for the team and the people out there.”
Herbert said he was not sure of the exact surgical details, only that doctors had inserted a plate and screws to stabilize his arm. Herbert kept the injured hand in the pocket of his hoodie Wednesday and said he was wearing a cast to protect it from contact.
Herbert participated in Wednesday’s walk-through, a non-contact instructional practice, but said while he still hasn’t gotten the hang of the football, he plans to try this weekend.
Reducing inflammation has been the primary focus, he said.
“This has been the most important thing in the last few days,” he said.
Herbert was Got hurt in the first quarter on SundayWhen? raiders Security jeremy chinn Herbert was hit with a grapple, and Chinn’s helmet appeared to connect directly with Herbert’s non-throwing hand.
Herbert remained in the game, clearly favoring the arm, and threw a touchdown to wide receiver quentin johnson On to the next play. He eventually went to the locker room and missed nine plays while a hard cast and glove were placed on his left hand.
The Chargers did not take a single snap under center the rest of the game, as Herbert said he struggled to hold on to the ball.
Herbert said he hasn’t talked to the team’s medical staff but expects to wear a hard cast again if he plays.
Two seasons earlier, Herbert suffered a fracture of the middle finger on his left hand; The Chargers played primarily from the shotgun to manage that injury.
If Herbert doesn’t take any reps in practice this week, he believes he can still play on Monday, considering he has done so before.
Herbert has only suffered two injuries that caused him to miss practice: a high sprain in his right ankle last season and a rib cartilage fracture in 2022. Herbert played through both.
The only game Herbert missed due to injury was 2023, when he fractured the index finger of his throwing hand and could not catch a football.
“It’s not ideal,” Herbert said of potentially playing without practice. “It’s definitely tough in this league, but if that’s the case and if the coach feels I’ll get the best shot for the team, then I trust his decision.”
Coach Jim Harbaugh said the Chargers are optimistic Herbert will play against the Eagles, but they are preparing a backup quarterback. trey lance To start over if necessary.
Even if Herbert is suitable, Lance can take over in center situations – typically coming in at the goal-line or short distances – if Herbert’s grip remains an issue.
