Julia Iafrate, DO, a Sports Medicine Physician with NYU Langone Health joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London for the weekly ‘Injury Report’ segment to break down the unique hybrid Tommy John surgery with an internal brace that Mets rookie pitcher Christian Scott is slated to undergo.
Herbert, the team’s star quarterback, spoke to reporters Friday and told them that he has a high-ankle sprain and it remains to be seen whether he plays against the Steelers in Week 3. Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half against the Carolina Panthers on September 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Earlier this week, Harbaugh expressed optimism that Herbert could play against the Steelers as he was “working through” the ankle injury. Herbert has tallied 274 passing yards and three passing touchdowns through the first two weeks, with the Chargers relying more on their rushing attack. Justin Herbert is slow to get up after a hit against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium.The other quarterbacks on the team’s roster are Easton Stick, who started four games for the Chargers last year when Herbert was out, and veteran Taylor Heinecke.
When addressing Herbert’s injury earlier this week, Harbaugh told reporters that Stick would likely start over Heinecke if Herbert were unable to go.Los Angeles selected Stick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft after he played at North Dakota State.Shohei Ohtani's brilliance makes us consider what's even possible in baseball
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