Justin Herbert injured the middle finger on his left hand in Sunday’s loss to the Texans. Imaging showed the finger was not broken.
It would stand to reason that the Chargers quarterback would be on Thursday’s injury report, even if he was a full participant. He wasn’t.
The Chargers did have 18 players on their first report of the week ahead of Monday night’s game against the Ravens.
The team had nine players out of practice Thursday. Wide receiver Ladd McConkey (back), outside linebacker Khalil Mack (rest), linebacker Daiyan Henley (personal), defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe (ankle), offensive lineman Branson Taylor (ankle), wide receiver Brenen Thompson (hamstring), cornerback Isas Waxter (ankle) and safety Kendall Williamson (calf).
Offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III (personal/knee) also did not practice. He is in the second week of his return-to-practice window.
Offensive guard Kayode Awosika (fibula), wide receiver Tre’ Harris (shoulder), cornerback Cam Hart (ankle), running back Keaton Mitchell (hip), defensive back Deane Leonard (concussion), cornerback Rodney Shelley (calf) and offensive guard Alex Harkey (foot) were limited.
Tight end David Njoku (fibula) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (pectoral), both of whom had their 21-day practice window opened last week, were also limited Thursday.