The Los Angeles Chargers gained national attention on Wednesday when news broke out that one of the team’s doctor punctured quarterback Tyrod Taylor’s lung with a pain management injection prior to Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Taylor being hospitalized with what was called a “chest injury” at the time then led to rookie quarterback Justin Herbert getting the start, where he took the Bolts to overtime against the defending Super Bowl champions, which then created a quarterback controversy.
At Wednesday’s media availability, coach Anthony Lynn talked about the situation by first addressing the mistake made with Taylor’s pregame injection, stating, “I’m not angry at all. It happens. No one’s perfect. The doctor is a good man. It’s just unfortunate.”
Lynn confirmed that Herbert will get the start this Sunday against the Panthers while Taylor recovers. The team doesn’t plan to place the 30-year old on the injured reserve, and Lynn reiterated what he said earlier this week that Taylor will remain the starter once he’s cleared to play.
Regarding everything going on, Lynn said that Taylor has been “real professional about it,” adding that’s what the team expects from Tyrod.
At the end of the day, Lynn is going to have a decision to make. If Herbert is able to have another solid outing, it’ll make it tough for him to stick to his words about Taylor going back to being the starter.
Only time will tell.
