"Chargers' Justin Herbert's Season Cut Short by Finger Surgery"
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will undergo surgery to repair a fractured right index finger, ending his 2023 season. Herbert sustained the injury during the team's loss to the Denver Broncos and will be placed on injured reserve. With only four games remaining and a focus on his long-term future, Herbert's return was unlikely. Easton Stick will start as the Chargers' quarterback, with rookie Max Duggan as the backup. The Chargers, although not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, will rely on Stick to lead an improbable turnaround.
