Jim Harbaugh Gives Latest Injury Updates On Justin Herbert, Joe Alt, And More

This Los Angeles Chargers team had a lot of hype entering the season with Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert at the helm, and rightfully so. The team started 2-0 and was playing a brand of football that Chargers fans had not been used to, smashmouth and finishing games.

After dropping a game to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, the hype is not gone, but in ultimate Chargers fashion, they have been struck with the injury bug.

Quarterback Justin Herbert is obviously the biggest name to keep an eye on as he left last week’s game in the second half, but both starting tackles, Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, were also banged up during the contest.

Star EDGE rusher Joey Bosa also left the game and did not return.

Jim Harbaugh gave injury updates before Wednesday’s practice.

Jim Harbaugh Gives Latest Injury Updates On Justin Herbert, Joe Alt, And More

It is very unlikely that Herbert plays this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs, especially with the bye week following right after, however, as tough as Herbert is, it also would not be shocking if he tries to gut it out.

This sentiment was evident during Herbert’s media session after practice.

This will undoubtedly be one of those game-time decisions, similar to last week. If Herbert is unable to go, as of now, it would be Taylor Heinicke who would get the start with Easton Stick as his backup.

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Harbaugh did not give any concrete updates on Joe Alt, Rashawn Slater, or Joey Bosa other than the fact that they would not practice today.

If Herbert is able to play, he will likely be without both of his starting tackles against a Chiefs team that loves to blitz the quarterback.

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Every single game in this league matters, but having your franchise quarterback later in the season is also very important. Going into the bye week 2-2 would not be the end of the world if it meant a fully healthy Justin Herbert in Week 6 and beyond.

We will keep you updated as this injury story develops.

Per the Chargers official injury report, Junior Colson, Otito Ogbonnia, and Trey Pipkins III also did not practice on Wednesday.

They will also be without superstar safety Derwin James, who was suspended for a hit that he delivered against the Steelers.

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