It’s nonetheless unclear if Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will play towards the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night time.
Herbert, who underwent surgical procedure on his fractured left (non-throwing) hand Monday after sustaining the break final week towards Las Vegas, was listed as questionable towards Philadelphia after being restricted throughout three days of observe.
The Chargers quarterback was being handed the ball as he aligned beneath heart throughout observe, with a solid and wrap over his left hand. Herbert appeared to comfortably catch the ball on shotgun snaps throughout throwing drills Saturday.
“I try not to,” Herbert stated when requested earlier this week if the solid modifications the way in which he performs. “I try to play the game the same way. … As long as it’s stabilized and fixed, you know, the doctors feel comfortable with it, then I think you can just move on to just playing and just try not to focus on it too much.”
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 stated, nonetheless, when requested how he felt about Herbert taking part in towards the Eagles.
Harbaugh may be 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 had been full members in observe 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.
