THE Los Angeles Chargers have been dealt a major blow after quarterback Justin Herbert suffered an injury in training camp.
The 26-year-old former Pro Bowler faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines, with the NFL season just over a month away.
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a foot injury at training campCredit: Getty
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Herbert missed four games last seasonCredit: Getty
In a statement, the Chargers said that Herbert “was diagnosed with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot” after Wednesday’s practice.
As such, he will have to wear a protective boot for around two weeks, after which he will be able to ease his way back onto the field.
All signs point to Herbert being good to go come Week 1.
Naturally, this news prompted some dire predictions for Los Angeles from X users.
“Seasons over, 2025 here we come,” one proclaimed.
“I’m not even a Chargers fan. I just like watching good football. This sucks,” said a second.
“One of the worst nagging injuries you can have,” claimed a third.
While another added, “We just can’t have good things, right? There’s always something.”
Through four seasons since he was drafted sixth overall out of Oregon, Herbert has only missed six games – four of which were in 2023.
During that time, he’s thrown for 17,223 yards, 114 touchdowns, and 42 interceptions.
In 2023, Herbert penned a new deal with the Chargers worth $262.5 million over five years.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh will now have to work with his three backups: Easton Stick, Max Duggan, and undrafted rookie Casey Bauman.
Stick filled in for Herbert last season, starting four of his five appearances during which time he threw for 1,129 yards, three touchdowns, and a pick.
The Chargers went 0-4 during Stick’s run as the starter.
NFL important dates
August 1 – Hall of Fame Game – Houston Texans vs Chicago Bears
August 8 – Pre-season begins
August 27 – Deadline for 53-man rosters
September 1 – Final day of pre-season
September 5 – Season opener – Baltimore Ravens vs Kansas City Chiefs
November 5 – Trade deadline
January 5 – Week 18 of regular-season
January 11 – Playoffs begin
February 9 – Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana
2023 seventh-round draftee Duggan has yet to make an NFL appearance.
Los Angeles will start their preseason slate when they host the Seattle Seahawks on August 10.
They will then take on the LA Rams on the 17th, before heading for the Dallas Cowboys on the 24th.
Come September 8, Harbaugh will be hoping to have Herbert back when they head for the Las Vegas Raiders to open their regular season.
This marks Harbaugh’s first year as the Chargers’ head coach, having led the Michigan Wolverines for the past nine seasons.
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Head coach Jim Harbaugh us preparing for his first season in LACredit: AP
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