Overview
- Herbert has now been absent from two Phase 2 workouts that were open to reporters, with his nonattendance noted at the latest viewing period.
- Reporters, including The Athletic’s Daniel Popper as cited by the New York Post, documented the quarterback’s absence from the voluntary sessions.
- These practices are optional under NFL rules, and there was no public injury report or team explanation in the coverage.
- The Chargers are installing a new scheme under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and working in several new starters, which places a premium on early timing and chemistry.
- With only three quarterbacks on the roster, Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei have taken most first-team snaps, as sportsbooks still list Los Angeles at 9.5 wins and seventh-best Super Bowl odds after Herbert’s 2025 line of 3,727 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 54 sacks.