Justin Herbert Is About To Make Distinctive NFL Debut

The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready for an uncommon preseason debut.

Justin Herbert has compiled strong numbers in his 5 NFL seasons, however the veteran quarterback is about to expertise one thing new.

“Chargers QB Justin Herbert will begin at QB and make his first-ever preseason look on Saturday,” Eric Smith wrote on X.

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— Eric Smith (@Eric_L_Smith) August 14, 2025

Head coach Jim Harbaugh introduced that Herbert will face the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.

The choice breaks a streak that dates to Herbert’s rookie yr of 2020.

He entered the NFL through the COVID-19 pandemic when preseason video games had been canceled.

He sat out preseason video games from 2021 by means of 2023 because the staff protected its franchise quarterback. Final yr, a foot harm stored him sidelined earlier than the season started.

Harbaugh plans to make use of Herbert for one or two sequence alongside the offensive starters.

The method offers the quarterback some recreation motion whereas limiting his publicity to potential harm.

Trey Lance and Taylor Heinicke have dealt with preseason duties in Herbert’s absence. Lance began the Corridor of Fame Sport in opposition to the Detroit Lions whereas Heinicke opened in opposition to the New Orleans Saints.

They’ll see motion behind…