.Kris Rhim, ESPNSep 28, 2024, 05:03 PM ETLOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, that has actually been actually taking care of a higher right ankle joint sprain as well as is actually dubious for Sunday's activity against the Kansas City Chiefs, is actually preparing to participate in, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Herbert properly finished the work week with no problems and feels better this weekend than last, helping his opportunities to play Sunday, resources informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Herbert sprained his correct ankle joint in the Chargers Full week 2 draw the Carolina Panthers. In advance of the crew's Week 3 game against the Steelers, Herbert hobbled and also overlooked 2 times of practice yet eventually begun against the Steelers. Nevertheless, Herbert aggravated the sprain in the third one-fourth of that game as well as didn't finish.Herbert left Pittsburgh in a strolling boot after the 20-10 loss yet pointed out Wednesday that the irritation hadn't specify him back.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I believe much better than I did final Wednesday," Herbert claimed. "Consequently so long as our team keep moving forward and our company always keep getting better, our company're certainly not taking those problems. I think our team're moving in the correct instructions." Unlike the week leading up to the game versus the Steelers, Herbert performed each day recently, the team noting him as a minimal individual in the daily trauma report.Herbert mentioned he competed in 7-on-7 drills and also was doing every thing he could to become out there.The Chargers possess a Full week 5 bye, and also the crew possessed talks concerning Herbert sitting out this week to remainder as well as recover, however Herbert stated Wednesday he "didn't think that's the means we are actually moving." Herbert will definitely go into a less-than-ideal condition Sunday with right deal with Rashawn Slater (pectoral) out and also straight handle Joe Alt (MCL sprain) unsure. Alt have not practiced all week but sweated off sideways along with an instructor during practice.Still, Herbert mentioned he trusts the group's back-ups and also isn't concerned concerning complicating the trauma Sunday." I do not think stressing does too much. It doesn't help way too much," he stated. "Take it everyday to view exactly how it feels, and also if it is a problem, after that it's certainly not risk-free to go out certainly there and also not clever to go play, however it has actually improved.".