.Kris Rhim, ESPNSep 28, 2024, 05:03 PM ETLOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, that has actually been actually nursing a higher right ankle joint strain as well as is questionable for Sunday's activity versus the Kansas Area Chiefs, is actually preparing to participate in, resources said to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Herbert properly completed the job full week with no obstacles and also really feels a lot better this weekend break than final, assisting his possibilities to participate in Sunday, resources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Herbert sprained his best ankle in the Chargers Full week 2 gain the Carolina Panthers. Ahead of the crew's Full week 3 video game versus the Steelers, Herbert hobbled and also missed out on two times of strategy but inevitably started against the Steelers. Having said that, Herbert aggravated the strain in the 3rd fourth of that game as well as didn't finish.Herbert left Pittsburgh in a strolling shoes after the 20-10 reduction however mentioned Wednesday that the headache hadn't specify him back.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I think far better than I performed final Wednesday," Herbert stated. "And so just as long as our company always keep progressing and also our experts keep feeling better, we are actually certainly not taking those problems. I believe we're moving in the appropriate path." Unlike the week leading up to the game against the Steelers, Herbert engaged in every day this week, the team listing him as a restricted individual in the regular personal injury report.Herbert claimed he contended in 7-on-7 exercises and was actually performing everything he could possibly to become out there.The Chargers have a Full week 5 bye, and also the group had talks regarding Herbert remaining today to remainder and also bounce back, but Herbert mentioned Wednesday he "failed to believe that's the means we're heading." Herbert is going to enter a less-than-ideal scenario Sunday along with left handle Rashawn Slater (pectoral) out as well as straight deal with Joe Alt (MCL strain) uncertain. Alt have not engaged in all week yet worked off sideways with a fitness instructor throughout practice.Still, Herbert stated he trusts the team's back-ups and also isn't concerned concerning worsening the accident Sunday." I don't assume panicing performs excessive. It doesn't aid a lot of," he stated. "Take it day by day to observe exactly how it experiences, and if it is actually a concern, at that point it's not secure to head out there certainly and also certainly not clever to go play, yet it has actually gotten better.".