Chargers QB Herbert to Undergo Surgery on Broken Hand
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will undergo surgery for a broken bone in his non-throwing hand but remains hopeful to play next week.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will have surgery Monday to repair a broken bone in his non-throwing hand, but remains optimistic about playing next week.
Herbert suffered the injury late in the first quarter of Sunday's 31-14 rout of the Raiders when he was thrown to the ground by Las Vegas safety Jeremy Chinn after a short scramble. Despite the break, he played the final three quarters with a hard cast on his left hand, taking only shotgun snaps.
"I think it's one of those things where you just stabilize it and play," Herbert said. "I'm not the doctor, unfortunately, but they were hopeful, so I think that's a good thing."
The Chargers improved to 8-4 with the victory, their fourth win in five games. Herbert is eyeing the team's next matchup against the Eagles.
"I'm treating it as if I'm playing Monday," Herbert said of the surgery and recovery. "I think they were very hopeful for that, so I think that's just something we'll see tomorrow and get a feel for."
This season, Herbert has thrown for 2,842 yards with 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in his sixth year with the franchise.
