COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP)– Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed last Sundays video game since a group medical professional mistakenly pierced his lung, according to an individual acquainted with the case.
Since of medical limitation problems, the person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday.
Coach Anthony Lynn said Taylor is still not 100% which rookie Justin Herbert will get his second NFL start on Sunday versus the Carolina Panthers.
Lynn did not have a timetable on the length of time Taylor would be out however said that the 10-year veteran quarterback was at the groups complex and dealing with Herbert. When asked about his level of disappointment with what occurred, Lynn stated he wasnt mad about what happened due to the fact that the mistake wasnt intentional.
” There were problems with the shot but I understand the guy (who gave it). People make mistakes. It is something we will talk about internally,” Lynn stated.
Herbert was the Chargers surprise starter in last Sundays 23-20 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Lynn stated he didnt discover till less than five minutes before kickoff that Taylor would be not able to play.
Herbert stated he discovered he was playing right as the Chargers were lining up to receive the opening kickoff.
It is something we will talk about internally,” Lynn said.
Taylor was taken to the health center due to difficulties breathing after Lynn said he had a response to an injection. Taylor was taken off it, though, after completely participating in practice and taking all of the snaps with the very first group.
Hes done that treatment plenty of times before this,” protective deal with Linval Joseph said.
” We put him in some hard scenarios last week where he had not practiced particular things.,” Lynn said.
Taylor was taken to the healthcare facility due to difficulties breathing after Lynn said he had a reaction to an injection. Taylor was released Sunday night, He was quickly on the Chargers injury report Friday due to a rib injury he suffered in the Sept. 13 opener versus the Cincinnati Bengals. Taylor was removed it, though, after completely taking part in practice and taking all of the snaps with the first string.
The NFL Players Association stated on Wednesday that they have actually been in contact with Taylor and his agent and have actually started an investigation into the matter. ESPN initially reported the punctured lung.
Taylors teammates echoed Lynn in voicing confidence about the groups medical staff in spite of what happened.
” I dont think there should be any lost trust. I mean, stuff happens all the time. Hes done that treatment a lot of times before this,” defensive deal with Linval Joseph said.
Tight end Hunter Henry, who has actually had knee injuries the previous two seasons, also said he believed the group medical professionals, however that it wasnt a great circumstance.
” Its bad, and I know none people think its excellent at all. Were going to continue to move forward,” he stated.
Herbert, the sixth general choice in Aprils draft, became the ninth quarterback because the merger to throw for more than 300 backyards in his debut. He was 22 of 33 for 311 backyards and a touchdown, however he also threw an interception late in the 3rd quarter that the Chiefs converted into a tying touchdown.
Lynn said he is excited to see how Herbert makes with a week of practice with the first system. Los Angeles is 1-1 while Carolina is 0-2 under first-year coach Matt Rhule.
” We put him in some difficult situations last week where he hadnt practiced specific things.,” Lynn stated. “He didnt panic and made some actually great tosses in that video game and moved so that he might extend plays. You understand, he did some advantages because video game, however he was not totally prepared since he didnt take all the associates in practice.
” Im just anticipating seeing him with a week of practice underneath his belt, and take it each and every single rep as a starter.”
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AP Football Writer Barry Wilner contributed to this story.
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