.Kris Rhim, ESPNSep 28, 2024, 05:03 PM ETLOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, that has actually been actually nursing a high right ankle strain and is questionable for Sunday's video game against the Kansas City Chiefs, is actually preparing to play, sources said to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Herbert successfully ended up the work week with no troubles and experiences a lot better this weekend break than last, aiding his chances to participate in Sunday, sources said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Herbert sprained his correct ankle in the Chargers Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers. In advance of the team's Week 3 activity against the Steelers, Herbert hobbled as well as missed two times of technique however essentially started versus the Steelers. Having said that, Herbert exacerbated the sprain in the 3rd fourth of that activity and also didn't finish.Herbert left Pittsburgh in a strolling footwear after the 20-10 reduction yet claimed Wednesday that the worry hadn't establish him back.Editor's Picks1 Related" I believe better than I carried out final Wednesday," Herbert pointed out. "Consequently so long as we keep proceeding and we always keep feeling better, our team are actually not taking those setbacks. I believe our experts are actually moving in the right instructions." Unlike the full week leading up to the video game versus the Steelers, Herbert exercised each day this week, the team listing him as a minimal participant in the regular personal injury report.Herbert mentioned he competed in 7-on-7 exercises and also was doing whatever he can to become out there.The Chargers possess a Week 5 bye, as well as the team had talks regarding Herbert remaining today to rest as well as recoup, but Herbert claimed Wednesday he "didn't assume that's the method our company are actually moving." Herbert will enter into a less-than-ideal condition Sunday with right tackle Rashawn Slater (pectoral) out and right deal with Joe Alt (MCL sprain) skeptical. Alt hasn't exercised all full week yet worked off sideways along with a trainer throughout practice.Still, Herbert said he swears by the group's backups and also isn't involved regarding aggravating the personal injury Sunday." I do not assume fretting carries out way too much. It doesn't assist excessive," he mentioned. "Take it everyday to observe just how it feels, and also if it is a concern, then it's certainly not safe to go out there certainly and certainly not brilliant to go play, however it has actually felt better.".