Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs in Los Angeles.
Herbert was a limited participant in practice for the third straight day on Friday. He is dealing with a high-ankle sprain he reaggravated during the Chargers’ 20-10 loss last Sunday at the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Los Angeles (2-1) has a bye following Sunday’s game, but Herbert told reporters Wednesday he intended to play against Kansas City (3-0) instead of buying an extra week of rest.
“That was part of the conversation,” Herbert said on potentially sitting out Sunday. “I don’t think that’s the way we’re heading.”
The fifth-year quarterback has completed 67.2 percent of his passes and thrown for 399 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in three starts this season for the Chargers.
Taylor Heinicke (29 career starts) completed both of his pass attempts for 24 yards in relief of Herbert last Sunday. Easton Stick (four starts) is also an option if Herbert can’t go.
Whoever lines up under center for Los Angeles on Sunday will have to manage without starting left tackle Rashawn Slater, who was ruled out with a pectoral injury. Rookie right tackle Joe Alt is questionable with a sprained MCL.
Defensively, the Chargers will be without star edge rusher Joey Bosa (hip) and linebacker Junior Colson (hamstring).
Wide receiver Derius Davis and defensive back Deane Leonard are questionable with hamstring issues, while corner Kristian Fulton (knee) and defensive back Ja’Sir Taylor (fibula) are also questionable.
–Field Level Media
