Justin Herbert injury update: With Eagles game in doubt, Chargers give positive news; ‘optimistic’

Justin Herbert injury update: The Los Angeles Chargers could be without their starting QB for a high-stakes matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles

Published on: Dec 6, 2025, 04:02:42 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Justin Herbert injury update: The Los Angeles Chargers could be without their starting QB for a high-stakes matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. However, coach Jim Harbaugh is still optimistic. It was revealed on Friday that the 27-year-old was limited in practice but managed to take 7v7 and 11v11 reps this week.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders (AP)

Herbert fractured his non-throwing left hand during the Chargers' Week 13 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. He left the game briefly and came back with a bandage on his finger. The star quarterback underwent a procedure.

"I'm doing everything I can to be out there," Herbert said. "I'd fight through anything for those guys. But at the end of the day, you've got to be realistic and listen to the doctors, because they know best. We'll see how it goes."

The Chargers enter their prime-time clash with the Eagles hoping Herbert is available. He has thrown for 2,842 yards with 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, keeping Los Angeles (8-4) firmly in the AFC playoff picture. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman made it clear the team expects him under center, saying Thursday, "For this game in particular, we're really optimistic Justin is going to play."

If Herbert isn’t cleared, Trey Lance is slated to take over. The Chargers opened the weekend holding the AFC’s top wild-card position, trailing the division-leading Denver Broncos by two games.

Other than Herbert, other injuries are also hurting the Chargers. Defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand (illness) and tight end Tucker Fisk (ankle) were the only players who didn’t practice fully. Six others, including Herbert, were limited: running backs Omarion Hampton (ankle) and Hassan Haskins (hamstring), receiver Quentin Johnston (shoulder), and linemen Trey Pipkins (back) and Jamaree Salyer (shoulder).

(With inputs from the Associated Press)

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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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