It’s nonetheless unclear if Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will play in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday evening.
Herbert, who underwent surgical procedure on his fractured left (non-throwing) hand Monday after sustaining the break final week in opposition to Las Vegas, was listed as questionable in opposition to Philadelphia after being restricted throughout three days of follow.
The Chargers quarterback was being handed the ball as he aligned beneath heart throughout follow, with a forged and wrap over his left hand. Herbert appeared to comfortably catch the ball on shotgun snaps throughout throwing drills Saturday.
“I attempt to not,” Herbert mentioned when requested earlier this week if the forged modifications the best way he performs. “I attempt to play the sport the identical approach. … So long as it’s stabilized and stuck, , the medical doctors really feel comfy with it, then I feel you may simply transfer on to simply enjoying and simply attempt to not concentrate on it an excessive amount of.”
Coach Jim Harbaugh wouldn’t speculate Friday about whether or not Herbert would play, including that Herbert had taken seven-on-seven and 11-on-11 reps however had not taken direct snaps beneath heart.
“Optimistic,” Harbaugh mentioned, nevertheless, when requested how he felt about Herbert enjoying in opposition to the Eagles.
Harbaugh is also getting each of his working backs to assist mix-and-match the operation alongside Kimani Vidal, who inserted himself into the staff’s working assault after rookie Omarion Hampton sustained an ankle fracture.
Hampton, together with working again Hassan Haskins (hamstring), is questionable for Monday, and each have been full individuals in follow Saturday. Hampton shed the yellow non-contact jersey earlier this week — an indication of elevated progress towards a return.
The rookie tailback from North Carolina rushed for 314 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and two touchdowns earlier than fracturing his left ankle in Week 5.
Defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia (elbow) is questionable for Monday, and tight finish Tucker Fisk (ankle) is out.
