The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing uncertainty at quarterback with both Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky. Trubisky's performance is crucial for the team's immediate future. However, his struggles have led to criticism from fans and media. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a finger injury, diagnosed as a fractured right index finger. His status for the upcoming games and the season is uncertain, with reports suggesting he may undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season. The Chargers have placed Herbert on injured reserve.
#Chargers placed QB Justin Herbert (finger) on IR and activated WR Josh Palmer (knee) off IR.
#Chargers QB Justin Herbert joins the long list of #NFL starting QBs to suffer major injuries in 2023 😳 More on Herbert's injury: https://t.co/yrhwDw2tND #BoltUp | #PFN365 https://t.co/T6iv83HOF8
Chargers QB Justin Herbert out for remainder of season with fractured index finger https://t.co/UVdApKyHkt
Chargers' Justin Herbert fractured finger on throwing hand, may miss game vs Raiders: report https://t.co/wfSY74uNX5
Report: Justin Herbert is expected to undergo finger surgery Tuesday https://t.co/qoUjTxQurH
Report: Justin Herbert is expected to undergo finger surgery Tuesday. https://t.co/vgIdmbMiJJ
Justin Herbert: Procedure on finger likely https://t.co/5RBSTb8kw9
Justin Herbert is “very likely” to undergo surgery on his fractured right index finger, per @AdamSchefter. Herbert’s chance at returning this season will be determined by the surgery. https://t.co/jekxeNOPYI
Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert is very likely to undergo surgery Tuesday on his fractured right index finger, per source. Whether Herbert will have any chance to able to return this season will be determined by the surgery.
QB headlines: — #Chargers QB Justin Herbert awaits final word on his broken finger, but his long-term interests will be paramount https://t.co/5UfBCIB4lp — #Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is out another week, as Mitch Trubisky starts https://t.co/BKsluBPXmR
Brandon Staley: Chargers will "do whatever's best" for QB Justin Herbert following finger injury https://t.co/WMAJuOybLz https://t.co/HlORyl4BC6
#Chargers QB Justin Herbert to have fractured finger examined by specialists. Status for Thursday's game vs. Raiders TDB, Chargers coach Brandon Staley says. https://t.co/IxVQc0kvik
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has ruled QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) OUT vs. Indianapolis. Last week vs. the Patriots, Mitch Trubisky: ▪️ 190 passing yards ▪️ 2 total TDs https://t.co/f1DZfe1MAx
Chargers’ Justin Herbert to miss ‘TNF’ vs. Raiders due to fractured finger, per report https://t.co/Mc9wCqqXTx
Steelers’ HC Mike Tomlin ruled out QB Kenny Pickett for Saturday’s game vs. the Colts. Mitch Tribusky starts again.
Justin Herbert is seeing two hand specialists today to determine the severity of his right index finger fracture, Brandon Staley said. Any plan moving forward will be determined after #Chargers gather all the information from specialists, Staley said.
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin rules out QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) for Week 15. Mitch Trubisky to start vs. Colts https://t.co/SviGybQ5kM https://t.co/4Aw75EboNM
#Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said QB Kenny Pickett is out for Saturday’s game vs. the Colts. Mitchell Trubisky is set to start for a second straight week. https://t.co/uUdYa8dGlC
Chargers' QB Justin Herbert (fractured finger) is not expected to play Thursday night vs. the Raiders, per @AdamSchefter. https://t.co/KKPxG8Uk2g
Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert is not expected to play Thursday night vs the Raiders due to his fractured right index finger and he will be consulting with Dr. Steven Shin to determine the extent of the injury and how much time he will miss, per source.
From @GMFB: #Chargers QB Justin Herbert suffered a potentially season-ending finger fracture, pending more tests today; #Texans QB CJ Stroud is in the concussion protocol; #Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (chest) received some encouraging news. https://t.co/Xotd69G2if
Herbert breaks finger as Chargers fall to Broncos 24-7. https://t.co/GAHueN4P4a Click the image to read more:
Chargers QB Justin Herbert fractured his right index finger, tried to see if he could return to the game and was ruled out when it was determined he couldn't grip the ball. Recovery timeline TBD. Herbert: "If there's any chance to play, I'll do everything I can to be out there."
Chargers recap: Read how quarterback Justin Herbert fractures his right index finger in a 24-7 loss to the Broncos. https://t.co/YaObaqtFYn
Justin Herbert has fractured finger in potentially huge Chargers injury blow https://t.co/bjatYuLkV5 https://t.co/6iH0gWZ3GR
Chargers QB Justin Herbert will undergo MRI on fractured right index finger on Monday to determine how long he's out and if he'll be able to return this season, per @RapSheet https://t.co/i0xjuYodVn https://t.co/dYa5hblrk4
Justin Herbert suffered fractured finger during loss to Broncos, per Brandon Staley https://t.co/RgLSDZv6xP
#Chargers QB Justin Herbert will have an MRI tomorrow on his fractured rught index finger to determine how long he’s out and if he’ll be able to return this season.
Chargers HC Brandon Staley announced that Justin Herbert has a broken right index finger https://t.co/iGETj8Gika
Justin Herbert: Fractures finger in throwing hand https://t.co/XKzSbMLlYA
Breaking: Chargers' HC Brandon Staley said Justin Herbert was diagnosed with a fractured right index finger vs. the Denver Broncos. https://t.co/PQOTvXIVQm
Chargers QB Justin Herbert has fracture in right index finger, status for Thursday unclear. https://t.co/oMREKLMXjh
Justin Herbert has a fractured right index finger. https://t.co/uL6btcEAZq
Right index finger fracture for Justin Herbert, Brandon Staley said.
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Chargers QB Justin Herbert fractured index finger on throwing hand in loss vs. Broncos; whether he'll return this season TBD, per head coach Brandon Staley https://t.co/IXdqLq1PrS
Another QB injury: #Chargers HC Brandon Staley announced that QB Justin Herbert fractured a finger on his throwing hand. LA plays on Thursday night vs. the Raiders, which means Easton Stick could very well get the start. https://t.co/wyPvOsT4GE
Justin Herbert fractured finger on throwing hand https://t.co/6FFVnG88Yb
Justin Herbert has a fractured right index finger, per Chargers HC Brandon Staley. https://t.co/TI2r9GJOCH
Justin Herbert has a fractured right index finger, coach Brandon Staley said.
#Chargers HC Brandon Staley says Justin Herbert fractured his finger. Timetable for his return TBD over the next few days.
#Chargers coach Brandon Staley announces that QB Justin Herbert has a fractured right index finger. Given where we are in the season, a fracture could mean his season is over.
Chargers HC Brandon Staley says Justin Herbert has fractured his right index finger. https://t.co/gfhvwKcr2O
Chargers’ HC Brandon Staley said Justin Herbert was diagnosed with a fractured right index finger.
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert suffers hand injury vs. Denver Broncos https://t.co/1JR45kO6xO
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will not return after an injury to his finger... with former fifth-round pick Easton Stick replacing him https://t.co/F0EnqqUaQY https://t.co/VkxzgnB1n2
Justin Herbert ruled out with finger injury. https://t.co/Aafl3wRrXs
Justin Herbert (finger) ruled out vs. Broncos https://t.co/RZDN7D4tK4
BREAKING: Chargers QB Justin Herbert (finger) ruled out vs. Broncos https://t.co/i0xjuYodVn https://t.co/5RKtRLoSkU
Justin Herbert: Ruled out of Sunday's game https://t.co/HkbCHdgd6D
Chargers now say Justin Herbert is out for the rest of the game after finger injury.
Justin Herbert OUT for rest of game due to right finger injury
Justin Herbert (finger) is out for the rest of this game.
#Chargers rule Justin Herbert (finger) out for the rest of the game.
No sign of Justin Herbert as #Chargers come out from halftime. Easton Stick is warming up.
Justin Herbert has a right finger injury, his return to this game against the Broncos is questionable. Chargers HC Brandon Staley has a finger in-the-dike injury — the LA defensive guru heads up the leakiest defense in the league. His return after Monday? Also, questionable.
Justin Herbert questionable to return with right finger injury as Chargers trail 10-0 at halftime. https://t.co/nYfDUdSCxI
#Chargers QB Justin Herbert injured his finger on this play and is questionable to return. https://t.co/x14Kb1lbrg
Justin Herbert (finger) questionable to return https://t.co/6YesbKKUIH
Justin Herbert: Hurts finger Sunday https://t.co/RRJ8yoQi0w
QB Easton Stick replaces injured Justin Herbert, and well... 🫣 (🎥: @NFLonCBS) https://t.co/UcjtafN6Ck
Oh boy. Justin Herbert questionable to return.
With Justin Herbert appearing to injure his hand, #Chargers backup Easton Stick is now in.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert is questionable to return with a finger injury.
Per Chargers, Justin Herbert is questionable to return to the game because of a finger injury. Easton Stick in the game.
#Chargers QB Herbert has finger injury. Questionable to return.
Chargers’ QB Easton Stick has replaced an injured Justin Herbert, who hurt his hand.
Justin Herbert has finger injury and questionable to return. Easton Stick is in as Chargers QB
Justin Herbert (finger) is questionable to return.
#Chargers QB Justin Herbert has gone to the locker room. Easton Stick is in at QB. https://t.co/LtozXYUqYv
Mitch Trubisky feels like he let the Steelers down. https://t.co/Gx9dKpxNga
LOL at that play call with Mitch Trubisky as your QB and the game on the line. #Steelers
The Steelers WRs having to play with Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett https://t.co/LF5Bf06YOv
Crowd not thrilled that Mitch Trubisky went down too soon on that scramble up the middle. Steelers at 4th-and-3 when the fourth quarter opens. Feels like Elandon Robert's breakup and Mykal Walker's interception is going to turn into three points.
Starting to think the Steelers fans don’t like Mitch Trubisky
Steelers fans ruthlessly called for a new QB after Mitch Trubisky struggled early vs. Patriots https://t.co/PxuONnxajd
While Kenny Pickett is the quarterback handpicked by the Steelers to be their future, Mitch Trubisky's performance tonight will go a long way to dictating the immediate path forward for the Steelers and the QBs. Can Trubisky save the Steelers season? https://t.co/J2rBVfyKUP