Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert reaggravated his ankle injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3, and there has been optimism that he'll play in Week 4. On the other hand, when speaking to Herbert, he doesn't seem so sure on if he'll suit up or not. Herbert spoke to reporters after practice and gave an update on his status ahead of their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

“I don't know. It's early,” Herbert said. “As long as we keep moving in the right direction [with] weight room [and] treatment that's always the goal. At this point last week, I didn't know either, and so it's one of those things that you take as many reps as you can, do what you can and see where it ends up.

“I feel better than I did last Wednesday. And so as long as we keep moving forward and we keep getting better, we're not taking those setbacks. I think we're moving in the right direction.”

As of now, it look like his status is up in the air, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he played against a divisional rival.

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Justin Herbert is progressing through injury

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) works out before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
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There seemed to be good news revolving around Justin Herbert after his ankle injury, and Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh added some more positivity when giving an update on his quarterback.

“Justin Herbert had an MRI on Monday that revealed he is ‘progressing,' according to Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh added that Herbert might do some things in practice today,” The Athletic's Daniel Popper tweeted on X, formerly Twitter.
The Chargers have been dealing with several injuries. Besides Herbert, Rashawn Slater left the game early with a pectoral injury in Week 3, and Joe Alt suffered an MCL sprain during the game as well. On defense, Joey Bosa was ruled out during the game with a hip injury. If Herbert doesn't play in Week 4, there's a good chance that Taylor Heinicke will start.

Even though Herbert's status looks up in the air from his point of view, it still seems like he's not worried about re-injuring his ankle if he does play.

“I don't think worrying does too much. It doesn't help too much,” Herbert said. “Take it day by day to see how it feels, and if it is an issue, then it's not safe to go out there and not smart to go play, but it has gotten better.”