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Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Justin Herbert Exits Steelers Matchup With Injury

Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert is now listed as questionable in the Steelers vs. Chargers game after re-aggravating his right high ankle sprain on a sack in the third quarter.
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Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert left the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game with an ankle injury. Herbert’s status entering today was questionable after suffering a high ankle sprain in the Chargers 26-3 win over the Carolina Panthers. 

The Chargers lost to the Steelers 20-10 in week three, moving to 2-1. Herbert was never ruled OUT by the organization, but he never returned from the game after exiting in the third quarter.

Justin Herbert Leaves Game With Injury

The play that took Herbert out of today’s game was a Steelers sack in the third quarter. Herbert appeared to aggravate that right high ankle sprain suffered last week which kept him out of practice on Friday.

Herbert stayed in the game on the next play, but he limped off the field to the sidelines shortly after. Chargers backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke entered the game for the Chargers.

Tough Blow for Herbert and the Chargers

Herbert started this contest by completing his first 10 passes, hitting wide receiver Quentin Johnson for a 27-yard touchdown pass. Herbert left the game after going 12 for 18 with 125 yards.

Since the injury, Herbert has been sitting on the bench without his helmet and a headset on. It looks like Taylor Heinicke will have to be the one to lead the Chargers for the 4th quarter. 

For Herbert, fans will have to hope it’s not too serious. 

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Cory Pappas
CORY PAPPAS

Cory Pappas is sports writer for USC Trojans On SI and Oregon Ducks On SI. Since starting in March of 2024, he has been writing breaking news stories, game previews, game recaps, and more across College Sports, the NFL, MLB, NBA, and Olympics for Total Apex Sports. In addition to writing, Cory is also a sports data scout for Sportradar. He covers live sporting events ranging from college athletics to semi-pro and professional. Before joining the industry, Cory graduated from the University of Oregon in 2022. He ran track for Oregon's club Track and Field team. Before Oregon, he played varsity basketball and track and field in high school in Walnut Creek, CA. Cory is using his lifelong passion for sports and writing together.

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