Justin Herbert sets off alarm bells with foot injury

The Chargers quarterback suffer a foot injury and will wear a protective boot for the next couple of weeks. He will be gradually reincorporated into the team.

Gustavo GarcíaEstados UnidosUpdate: Aug 2nd, 2024 10:36 EDT0

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The 2024 NFL season kicks off next month, but there are plenty of concerns for the Los Angeles Chargers. The team announced that quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a foot injury following Wednesday’s practice. After tests, it was confirmed that Herbert is suffering a plantar fasciitis affecting his right foot

Following yesterday’s practice, Justin Herbert was diagnosed with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. Doctors have recommended approximately two weeks in a boot — followed by a graduated return to play protocol — with the expectation that he will be ready for the…

— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) August 1, 2024

The team doctors’ recommendations call for two weeks in a walking boot and a gradual return to activity as the player’s foot heals. The Chargers expect Herbert to be back by Week 1 of the regular season when they host the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium.

Herbert’s injury means coach Jim Harbaugh will have to go into the preseason with Easton Stick, Max Duggan and Casey Bauman at quarterback. The AFC West team will face the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys in the three weeks of preparation.

Herbert’s durability is in doubt

The University of Oregon graduate entered the NFL as the sixth player selected in the 2020 draft. He had a chequered injury history at college level. First a broken collarbone in 2017 against California, followed by another shoulder injury against Oregon State in 2028. Finally, he suffered a knee sprain in 2019.