One completion in preseason cameo
Herbert completed one of two passes for nine yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Chargers' 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
As expected, Herbert and the rest of the Chargers' offensive starters opened Thursday's game. However, Los Angeles traveled only eight yards on three plays before punting, and Herbert's one completion came to offseason addition Charlie Kolar. The talented signal-caller once again enters the new season with elevated expectations following back-to-back 11-6 campaigns, and with a bevy of young pass-catching talent surrounding him, as well as veteran newcomer David Njoku.
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Keaton Mitchell
Four touches in preseason loss
Mitchell rushed three times for minus-1 yard and brought in his only target for 11 yards in the Chargers' 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Ladd McConkey
Plays opening series Thursday
McConkey failed to bring in his only target in the Chargers' 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Omarion Hampton
Cameo appearance in preseason loss
Hampton rushed once for minus-1 yard and wasn't targeted in the Chargers' 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Quentin Johnston
Not in uniform for Thursday's contest
Johnston (lower body) is not in uniform for Thursday night's preseason game against the 49ers, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Tyler Biadasz
Out indefinitely with knee injury
Biadasz is out indefinitely after suffering damage to his ACL and additional injuries to his left knee Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Tyler Biadasz
Set for long-term absence due to knee injury
Biadasz is expected to face a long-term absence after he suffered what is believed to be a significant knee injury during Tuesday's practice, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Quentin Johnston
Not expected to miss much, if any, practice time
Johnston (lower body) is "totally fine" and may not even miss additional practice time after making an early exit Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Quentin Johnston
Sustains lower-body injury in joint practice
Johnston sustained an apparent lower-body injury during Tuesday's joint practice with the 49ers, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Tyler Biadasz
Carted off with leg injury
Biadasz was carted off the field during Tuesday's practice with an apparent leg injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Justin Herbert
Starting Preseason Week 2
Herbert will get the start in Thursday's preseason game against the 49ers,Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.