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Chargers' Justin Herbert Diagnosed with Foot Injury; Expected to Be Ready for Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot, the team announced Thursday.

While the quarterback will be wearing a walking boot for approximately two weeks, he's expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.

Herbert's 2023 season was cut short after he suffered a fracture to his right index finger on Dec. 11 during a 24-7 loss to the Denver Broncos. For the season, the ex-Oregon star completed 65.1 percent of his passes for 20 touchdowns (seven interceptions) and 3,134 passing yards (6.