The Los Angeles Chargers are worried about quarterback Justin Herbert after their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Now head coach Brandon Staley has given an update.

Munich/Kansas City – Quarterback Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers suffered a rib injury in the fourth quarter of their 24-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The playmaker hit the ground hard after a hit from defensive end Mike Danna and had to be treated for several minutes.

Chargers: Herbert back at practice next week?

“It’s okay. It was a tough game,” commented Head Coach Brandon Staley following the divisional duel. The playmaker, who returned to the field, went to X-ray immediately after the Thursday Night Game.

On Friday night, Staley gave an update on Herbert’s injury. The quarterback suffered a fractured rib cartilage and could return to practice as early as next week, according to Staley. The head coach indicated that this would be better than a broken bone. So the Chargers can breathe a sigh of relief.