Chargers coach: Justin Herbert's ankle 'much better'

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is trending toward playing against the host Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.

The question of Herbert's status was raised for Sunday's game on the heels of the Pro Bowl quarterback sustaining an ankle injury during the Chargers' 26-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers this past weekend. Herbert did not miss a snap after having his legs trapped under Panthers linebacker DJ Johnson.

"Crystal ball? Expect him to get better every day," Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said, per The Athletic. "I was in a meeting with him. Said he was feeling much better and good today."

It was not immediately known if Herbert would participate in practice on Wednesday.

Herbert, 26, has completed 67.4 percent of his passes for 274 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in two games for the Chargers (2-0).

Easton Stick would get the nod over Taylor Heinicke should Herbert be unable to suit up on Sunday, Harbaugh said.

"Right now it's Easton," he said. "But we are going to be way over the legal limit of 'what ifs' if this or if that."

--Field Level Media