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Chargers' Justin Herbert leaves loss to Steelers early after reaggravating ankle injury

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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was sidelined midway through the team’s first loss of the season to the Pittsburgh Steelers, as he reaggravated the ankle injury that almost kept him out for this game.

The Chargers fell, 20-10, to Pittsburgh, who became the first 3-0 team of the new season. Herbert looked fine until he was sacked by the Steelers’ Elandon Roberts.

He went to the sideline and was noticeably limping as he went to the medical tent to be evaluated.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert works out before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. (Barry Reeger-Imagn Images) The Chargers didn’t entirely rule him out of the game, but his backup, Taylor Heinecke, has been under center for L.A.

since he left in the second half. Before this game, it was unknown if Herbert would be able to play for the 2-0 Chargers as he was dealing with a high ankle sprain, which came in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers.  JOEY BOSA DETAILS CHARGERS COACH JIM HARBAUGH'S UNORTHODOX APPROACH TO COLD PLUNGES Herbert was limited all week in practice, and he was tested before the start of the game to determine if he could play.

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