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The Los Angeles Chargers have signed quarterback Easton Stick, who has spent the last five seasons with the team and has shown promise in his limited playing time, both in the NFL and during his successful collegiate career at North Dakota State.
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 13-12 in a game that held little significance, with Blaine Gabbert leading the Chiefs and Easton Stick leading the Chargers. Despite the loss, Stick showcased his skills with 77 rushing yards and 258 passing yards, while Gabbert completed 15 of 30 passes for 154 yards. The game's highlight came when Chiefs' Chris Jones reached a sack incentive in his contract, earning him an extra $1.25 million. With the regular season over, the Chiefs prepare for the playoffs, while the Chargers focus on hiring a new coach and rebuilding.
In a Thursday Night Football matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers, both teams are dealing with quarterback changes due to injuries. The Raiders have opted to start rookie Aidan O'Connell, while the Chargers will have Easton Stick making his first NFL start in place of the injured Justin Herbert. The Raiders have dominated the first half, scoring five touchdowns on offense and holding a 21-0 lead.
After five years of waiting and working as a backup quarterback, Easton Stick of the Los Angeles Chargers will make his first career NFL regular-season start on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Stick, who was drafted in 2019, has been patiently waiting for his opportunity behind Philip Rivers, Tyrod Taylor, Justin Herbert, and Chase Daniel. With Herbert out due to injury, Stick now has four games to showcase his skills and potentially earn a chance to compete for a starting job elsewhere in the future.
Easton Stick, a graduate of Omaha Creighton Prep, has been named the starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers. Stick, who was drafted by the Chargers in 2019, will be replacing the injured Justin Herbert. Stick's backup will be Max Duggan, another Omaha-area product. Stick had limited playing time in his first four seasons but impressed in his recent appearance, showing his running ability and improving mechanics. Stick's appointment as the starting quarterback makes him the second Omaha high school graduate to hold this position in pro football, following Marlin Briscoe's rookie season in 1968.
The 2023 NFL season has been disappointing for both the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders, who are both 5-8 and at the bottom of the AFC West standings. With jobs potentially on the line, the Chargers will rely on backup quarterback Easton Stick to lead their offense in the absence of the injured Justin Herbert. Meanwhile, the Raiders' rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell needs a strong performance to solidify his position as the starter. The Chargers' defense, led by Khalil Mack, will look to take advantage of a beat-up Raiders offense, while the Raiders' defense aims to exploit the struggling Chargers offensive line.
Easton Stick, backup quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, is excited to finally have the opportunity to start an NFL game after waiting for a long time. Stick, who won 49 games and four national titles in college, understands that this is a different level but expressed no nerves about stepping into the biggest spotlight of his career. He will make his first pro start against the Raiders on Thursday night.
Easton Stick, the backup quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, will start in place of the injured Justin Herbert against the Las Vegas Raiders. Stick, who was drafted in 2019 as a developmental backup, has a chance to prove himself as a starter after spending most of his time on the bench. Despite coming from a smaller college program, Stick is confident in his ability to win and understands the pressure of the NFL. He aims to play his best and not try to emulate Herbert's style of play.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will miss the rest of the 2023 NFL season after fracturing his index finger in a Week 14 loss to the Denver Broncos. The Chargers have fallen behind in the AFC wild card race, and backup quarterback Easton Stick will start in Herbert's absence. Stick had a solid performance in relief, throwing for 179 yards in the game.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been placed on season-ending injured reserve after undergoing surgery on his fractured right index finger. Herbert suffered the injury during a game against the Denver Broncos and will be replaced by backup quarterback Easton Stick. The Chargers, currently at 5-8, are not in contention for a playoff spot. Rookie quarterback Max Duggan has been signed to the active roster as a result of Herbert's injury.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will miss the remainder of the 2023 NFL season after fracturing his index finger in a game against the Denver Broncos. The Chargers lost the game 24-7 and have fallen behind in the AFC wild card race. Backup quarterback Easton Stick will start in Herbert's absence.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a fractured finger and backup Easton Stick may start in his place. Stick, a former fifth-round draft pick, stepped up in relief during Sunday's game, completing 13 of 24 passes for 179 yards. If Stick starts on Thursday, it will be his first career NFL start.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a fracture in his right index finger during Sunday's game, putting his availability for the rest of the season in doubt. Herbert expressed his determination to play if there's any chance, but with a Thursday matchup against the Raiders, he is unlikely to start in Week 15. Easton Stick is expected to take his place. This is the second fractured finger Herbert has suffered this season, but the previous one was on his non-throwing hand.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert left the game against the Denver Broncos after suffering a finger injury on his throwing hand. This is the second finger injury Herbert has sustained this season. Easton Stick replaced him as the quarterback for the remainder of the game. Herbert's consecutive game streak of 62 starts has come to an end.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been ruled out for the game due to a finger injury on his right hand sustained during the second quarter. He had been playing with a fractured finger on his non-throwing hand since Week 4. Easton Stick has replaced him as the Chargers trail 10-0.