Justin Herbert injury news: Latest update on Chargers vs Eagles; QB's status ‘as per plan’

Justin Herbert injury update: The Los Angeles Chargers got some much-needed positive news ahead of their high-stakes clash against the Philadelphia Eagles

Published on: Dec 9, 2025, 03:37:55 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Justin Herbert injury update: The Los Angeles Chargers got some much-needed positive news ahead of their high-stakes clash against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. Most notably quarterback Justin Herbert, who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to play. The 27-year-old underwent hand surgery earlier in the week but practiced on a limited basis and sounded confident about his availability.

Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers throws a touchdown pass against the Las Vegas Raiders (Getty Images via AFP)

“Yeah, that's the plan. To prepare as if I'm going to play,” Herbert said Wednesday.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh echoed that optimism Friday. “On track, optimistic, looked good out there,” he said, noting that Herbert has shown daily improvement. “Much better on Thursday than he was on Wednesday, Friday better than it was Thursday. We're hopeful that tomorrow will be better than today.”

Beyond Herbert, Los Angeles has several other key decisions to make. Rookie running back Omarion Hampton is questionable after his practice window opened last week, while Hassan Haskins (hamstring) and Otito Ogbonnia (elbow), both on Injured Reserve, also carry the same designation and would need to be activated.

Hampton, like Herbert, is likely to play on Monday.

Tight end Tucker Fisk has been ruled out after missing all week with an ankle injury.

Chargers Week 14 Injury List

Questionable

Justin Herbert (left hand) — limited all week

Omarion Hampton (ankle) — limited Thursday, full Friday/Saturday

Hassan Haskins (hamstring) — limited Thursday, full Friday/Saturday

Otito Ogbonnia (elbow) — full participant all week

Out

Tucker Fisk (ankle) — did not practice all week

No Game Status / Cleared

Bud Dupree (rest) — DNP Thursday, full Fri/Sat

Da’Shawn Hand (illness) — DNP Thursday, full Fri/Sat

Quentin Johnston (shoulder) — limited Thursday, full Fri/Sat

Trey Pipkins III (back) — limited Thursday, full Fri/Sat

Jamaree Salyer (shoulder) — limited Thursday, full Fri/Sat

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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