.Kris Rhim, ESPNSep 28, 2024, 05:03 PM ETLOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who has actually been nursing a higher right ankle strain and also is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, is actually readying to play, sources said to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Herbert properly finished the job week with no drawbacks and also really feels better this weekend than last, aiding his chances to participate in Sunday, resources said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Herbert sprained his ideal ankle in the Chargers Week 2 sway the Carolina Panthers. Ahead of the team's Full week 3 video game versus the Steelers, Herbert hobbled as well as overlooked 2 days of method but eventually begun versus the Steelers. Nevertheless, Herbert complicated the strain in the third quarter of that video game and failed to finish.Herbert left Pittsburgh in a strolling footwear after the 20-10 reduction however stated Wednesday that the stress hadn't set him back.Editor's Picks1 Related" I think far better than I performed final Wednesday," Herbert stated. "And so just as long as our company maintain moving forward and also our team maintain improving, our company are actually not taking those obstacles. I presume we're transferring the correct direction." Unlike the full week leading up to the video game versus the Steelers, Herbert engaged in each day this week, the crew specifying him as a limited attendee in the regular personal injury report.Herbert stated he contended in 7-on-7 exercises as well as was actually doing every little thing he could possibly to become out there.The Chargers have a Full week 5 bye, and also the crew had talks concerning Herbert sitting out today to remainder as well as recoup, but Herbert mentioned Wednesday he "really did not presume that is actually the way we are actually moving." Herbert will enter into a less-than-ideal circumstance Sunday along with left take on Rashawn Slater (pectoral) out and also right tackle Joe Alt (MCL strain) unsure. Alt have not practiced all week however sweated off sideways along with a trainer in the course of practice.Still, Herbert stated he believes the staff's backups and also isn't regarded regarding complicating the injury Sunday." I do not presume worrying performs a lot of. It doesn't assist too much," he mentioned. "Take it day after day to see just how it believes, and if it is actually an issue, after that it is actually not secure to walk out there and also certainly not smart to go play, yet it has actually improved.".