Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh says Justin Herbert ‘working through’ ankle injury, expects QB to play vs. Steelers

The Chargers are staying in Charlotte, North Carolina, this week earlier than heading to Pittsburgh for Sunday’s sport.

Herbert suffered the damage within the third quarter towards the Panthers when the Chargers QB tried to flee the pocket however was yanked from behind whereas getting crunched from the entrance. The twin collision triggered Herbert’s legs to get trapped underneath linebacker DJ Johnson, who rolled up on the QB. Herbert did not miss a snap however was seen limping following the competition.

Harbaugh stated Monday that X-rays got here again detrimental on Herbert’s proper leg.

If Herbert cannot begin Sunday towards the Steelers, Harbaugh famous that Easton Stick would get the nod over Taylor Heinicke.

“Proper now it is Easton,” he stated. “However we’re going to be method over the authorized restrict of ‘what ifs’ if this or if that.”