The Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders kick off the 2024 NFL season against each other. The Chargers will host the Raiders on Sunday at 4:05 ET. Justin Herbert has been itching to get back on the field to show that he lead his team to the playoffs even without Austin Ekeler or Keenan Allen.
However, Herbert’s health has been a concern as of late. His health just got a major update.
The Los Angeles Chargers Announce Massive News Ahead Of Week One Vs. The Las Vegas Raiders
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero:
Chargers QB Justin Herbert, who missed most of training camp with a plantar fascia injury, is not even on the injury report. He’s good to go vs. the Raiders.
According to NFL Network’s Omar Ruiz, Herbert has looked great in practice lately:
“Chargers, by most accounts, talking to people in the organization, that Justin Herbert has looked fantastic in the couple of weeks since he came back after taking those two weeks off to deal with a plantar fascia injury,” Ruiz said. ” … Tom Telesco, the Raiders’ general manager, former general manager — as recently as last year — of the Chargers, drafted Justin Herbert, and I remember talking to Telesco during training camp shortly after the news came out that Herbert was dealing with this injury, knows how tough he is.
Obviously, was a part of that 62-game starting streak for Justin Herbert over his career, dealing with those rib injuries and hand injuries and everything that he fought through to still play at an elite level.
“So, the Raiders [are], obviously, expecting to see the best version of Justin Herbert on Sunday. [Chargers offensive coordinator] Greg Roman saying he’s not sure how to evaluate the offense from where it is right now to where it could be or should be, had Justin Herbert not missed that time but certainly will find out on Sunday. But there is a sense of urgency with the Chargers.
In just a few weeks, Herbert’s plantar fascia injury appeared to have healed, as he returned to practice on Aug. 19 and is now participating without any limitations.
As he’s not listed on the injury report, he should be able to move around with his usual ease Sunday in his first game under Harbaugh and Roman. As far as injuries go, only WR DJ Chark (hip) poses a significant concern for the Chargers offense.
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