Chargers QB Justin Herbert undergoes labrum surgery

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported. That is his non-throwing arm and the team expects him to be cleared to participate in the offseason program.

It’s not clear exactly when Herbert suffered the injury, though he played just two weeks ago in a Wild Card playoff game against Jacksonville. He was 25-of-43 passing for 273 yards and a touchdown as the Chargers suffered a narrow 31-30 loss.

A former first-round pick out of Oregon, Herbert just completed his third NFL season. He was selected as an alternate for the Pro Bowl after throwing for 4,739 yards, 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. However, he will not participate in light of the injury.

The labrum wasn’t the only injury that Justin Herbert suffered this season, as he also played through fractured rib cartilage that he suffered in Week 2. The Chargers will hope he can make a quick recovery from his surgery, as the future appears bright for the franchise with him under center. The playoff appearance this season was the first for the team since 2018, and it will hope to build on that with a healthy Herbert in 2023.

The Chargers are also in search of a new offensive coordinator for next season after firing Joe Lombardi. So far they have interviewed five candidates: Rams passing coordinator Zac Robinson, Rams assistant Greg Olson, Rams tight ends coach Thomas Brown, Vikings assistant quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson and Titans tight ends coach Luke Steckel.