Jim Harbaugh praises Justin Herbert ahead of Los Angeles Chargers season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh recently lauded quarterback Justin Herbert for his physical toughness and resilience. During an interview with PFF, Harbaugh described Herbert as the toughest player he has encountered, specifically highlighting the quarterback's decision to play through a left-hand fracture sustained against the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025. Following surgery in December, Herbert returned to the field just one week later to face the Philadelphia Eagles. Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel also addressed expectations for the upcoming season, emphasizing a focus on daily improvement rather than outcome-based goals. The Chargers are currently preparing for their 2026 regular season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 13. Herbert enters his seventh season with the franchise as a central figure in the team's offensive strategy.
- •Jim Harbaugh labeled Justin Herbert the toughest quarterback he has ever coached.
- •Herbert played through a 2025 hand fracture and a 2024 ankle injury.
- •Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is prioritizing daily process over result-based expectations.
- •The Chargers open their 2026 regular season against the Arizona Cardinals on September 13.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — What Jim Harbaugh Just Said About Justin Herbert’s Strength Should Scare the AFC
"The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing themselves for another season, with Justin Herbert leading them. An indispensable part of the team, the quarterback has a lot of expectations on him to help deliver a successful season. Entering his seventh year with the team, Herbert will be looking to rally the team once more. Chargers head […] The post What Jim Harbaugh Just Said About Justin Herbert’s Strength Should Scare the AFC appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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