BREAKING: Justin Herbert Diagnosed With Rib Cartilage Fracture

September 16, 2022, 5:27pm EST (Updated: January 17, 2023, 7:24pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 15: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers lays on the ground after being hit during the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 15, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

This is not the news Charges fans wanted to hear.

Chargers HC Brandon Staley announced that QB Justin Herbert suffered fractured rib cartilage in Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Staley added that the quarterback could return to practice next week.

Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert was diagnosed today with a rib cartilage fracture, Brandon Staley told reporters. The team will assess where he’s at Wednesday to determine whether he can practice.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2022

In the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Chargers’ Thursday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs — Herbert delivered a strike in the midsection, leaving him on the ground in some pain. He had to leave the game for one play, but ultimately returned, but in severe and obvious pain.

So far in 2022, Herbert has completed 72 percent of his passes for 613 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception.