.Kris Rhim, ESPNSep 28, 2024, 05:03 PM ETLOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who has been actually taking care of a higher right ankle joint strain and also is actually dubious for Sunday's video game versus the Kansas Urban Area Chiefs, is actually readying to participate in, sources said to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Herbert successfully ended up the job week with no setbacks and also experiences much better this weekend than final, assisting his opportunities to participate in Sunday, resources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Herbert sprained his right ankle joint in the Chargers Full week 2 gain the Carolina Panthers. Ahead of the group's Full week 3 activity versus the Steelers, Herbert hobbled and missed out on pair of days of technique but essentially begun against the Steelers. Having said that, Herbert complicated the strain in the 3rd quarter of that video game and also failed to finish.Herbert left Pittsburgh in a walking boot after the 20-10 reduction yet claimed Wednesday that the irritation had not prepare him back.Editor's Picks1 Connected" I believe far better than I performed final Wednesday," Herbert pointed out. "Therefore as long as our experts maintain continuing and our experts always keep improving, our team're not taking those drawbacks. I believe our experts're moving in the best path." Unlike the full week leading up to the game versus the Steelers, Herbert engaged in on a daily basis today, the group listing him as a restricted participant in the regular personal injury report.Herbert stated he completed in 7-on-7 practices and also was actually performing every little thing he could possibly to become out there.The Chargers have a Week 5 bye, as well as the team had talks regarding Herbert sitting out today to rest as well as recover, however Herbert claimed Wednesday he "really did not assume that's the method our company're moving." Herbert will definitely enter into a less-than-ideal circumstance Sunday with right tackle Rashawn Slater (pectoral) out and also right handle Joe Alt (MCL strain) doubtful. Alt hasn't practiced all week yet sweated off to the side with a fitness instructor in the course of practice.Still, Herbert stated he trusts the staff's backups as well as isn't involved about aggravating the personal injury Sunday." I don't assume stressing performs way too much. It doesn't help a lot of," he mentioned. "Take it everyday to view exactly how it believes, as well as if it is an issue, after that it's certainly not safe to head out there certainly and also not smart to go play, but it has actually improved.".