Injury update: Chargers QB Justin Herbert returns to practice

Justin Herbert is back on the practice field.

After missing time with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot, Herbert was back at The Bolt, where he was spotted throwing passes and moving around at Monday’s practice.

He was diagnosed with the injury on Aug. 1.

Herbert had been in a walking boot for two weeks, which came off on Aug. 15. The Athletic’s Daniel Popper said that Herbert was not wearing cleats but “some sort of sneakers/turf shoes.”

Jim Harbaugh said he expects Herbert to be ready to play in the Chargers’ season opener against the Raiders on Sept. 8, so seeing him practicing again is encouraging.

The Bolts close out the preseason against the Cowboys on Saturday. It remains to be seen if Herbert will get some reps. Harbaugh will likely provide an update at his next media availability.