Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert reaggravated his high-ankle sprain during the team’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, which forced him to leave the game early in the third quarter. Despite throwing a touchdown pass to Quentin Johnson early in the game, Herbert only completed 12 of 18 passes for 125 yards as the Chargers struggled to generate offense. The team’s ground game also failed to make an impact, with only 61 yards on 20 carries. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh revealed that the team had planned to remove Herbert from the game if he showed any signs of a limp, indicating they were cautious about his injury. Herbert left the stadium in a walking boot and his status for future games is uncertain. The loss against the Steelers was the Chargers’ first of the season, dropping their record to 2-1, while Pittsburgh improved to 3-0 with the win. Despite the setback, Herbert’s performance prior to the injury showed promise for the team, and they will need to monitor his recovery closely to ensure he can return to the field at full strength.
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