Justin Patrick Herbert is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers as of the 2024 NFL season. The Chargers selected him with the sixth overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. According to Spotrac, he signed a five-year $262.5 million contract extension with the team.
During his college years, Herbert played football at the University of Oregon from 2016 to 2019. According to Sports Reference, he concluded his collegiate career with 10,541 yards, 95 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. He also won the William V. Campbell Trophy in 2019. Before committing to Oregon, he played high school football at Sheldon High School.
Justin Herbert Injury History
According to Draftsharks, Herbert experienced a chest rib fracture in September 2022. In January 2023, he sustained a shoulder labrum tear and later that year, he dealt with two hand finger fractures. In July 2024, he was diagnosed with grade 1 plantar fasciitis in his foot, followed by a high ankle sprain in September 2024.
In his college years, he had several injuries including a shoulder clavicle fracture in September 2017, a shoulder injury in November 2018, and a knee patella sprain in August 2019.
Major Injuries Justin Herbert Sustained in the NFL
| Date | League | Injury | Details |
| Sep 30, 2017 | Non-NFL | Shoulder Clavicle Fracture | Herbert suffered a broken collarbone while rushing for a touchdown in the first quarter of the game vs. California |
| Nov 23, 2018 | Non-NFL | Shoulder | Herbert suffered a shoulder injury during the game against Oregon State. |
| Aug 31, 2019 | Non-NFL | Knee Patella Sprain | Herbert suffered a knee injury in Week 1 game against Auburn in Arlington, Texas. |
| Sep 15, 2022 | NFL | Chest Rib Fracture | Herbert sustained a fracture to his rib cartilage. He missed only 1 play. |
| Jan 1, 2023 | NFL | Shoulder Labrum Tear | Herbert underwent surgery on January 25th. Exact injury date is unknown; Herbert played all 18 of L.A.'s games, including the Wild Card loss at Jacksonville. |
| Oct 1, 2023 | NFL | Hand Finger Fracture | Herbert fractured his left middle finger (non-throwing hand) in Week 4 vs. the Raiders. He's missed no time but has played with a splint or wrap on the finger ever since. |
| Dec 10, 2023 | NFL | Hand Finger Fracture | Herbert sustained a fracture in his right index finger (on his throwing hand) in the second quarter of Week 14 vs. the Broncos. It was later revealed that he'd require season-ending surgery. |
| Jul 31, 2024 | NFL | Pedal Foot Plantar Fasciitis Grade 1 | Herbert's injury was to his right foot. |
| Sep 8, 2024 | NFL | Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3 | Herbert played through a high ankle sprain but reinjured it against the Steelers in Week 3. |
Chest Rib Fracture (2022)
In Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season, in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Herbert fractured his rib cartilage in the fourth quarter, causing him to miss one play.
Shoulder Labrum Tear (2023)
On January 1, 2023, Herbert was diagnosed with a shoulder labrum tear and underwent surgery on January 25. Despite the injury, he played all 18 of L.A.'s games, including the Wild Card loss at Jacksonville.
Hand Finger Fracture (2023)
Herbert fractured the middle finger on his left (non-throwing) hand in Week 4 of the 2023 season in a game against the Raiders. He hasn’t missed any games but has played with a splint or wrap on the finger since the injury.
Hand Finger Fracture (2023)
In Week 14 of the season against the Denver Broncos, Herbert fractured his right index finger (on his throwing hand) in the second quarter. It was later revealed he would require season-ending surgery and was placed on the injured reserve list.
Pedal Foot Plantar Fasciitis (2024)
On July 31, 2024, Herbert was diagnosed with Grade 1 plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3 (2024)
Herbert sustained a high ankle sprain on September 8, 2024. He initially played through the injury but aggravated it in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Major Injuries Justin Herbert Sustained before the NFL
Shoulder Fracture (2017)
On September 30, 2017, while rushing for a touchdown in the first quarter against the California Golden Bears, Herbert fractured his collarbone. According to Oregon State's official website, he missed five games during the 2017 season.
Shoulder Injury (2018)
On November 23, 2018, Herbert suffered a shoulder injury during a game against Oregon State.
Knee Patella Sprain (2019)
On August 31, 2019, Herbert suffered a patella sprain in his knee during a Week 1 game against Auburn in Arlington, Texas.
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