Chargers' Justin Herbert leaves game vs. Chiefs with injury: Full updates

The LA Chargers offense struggled mightily without Ladd McConkey in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, things would only get worse for the Chargers as Justin Herbert suffered what appeared to be a lower-body injury and left the game.

Herbert rolled right outside the pocket and was hit hard after he threw a deep pass to Quentin Johnston. The former Oregon Duck connected with Johnston but the play was negated by a holding call on Joe Alt.

Herbert was seen gripping his knee as the training staff examined his lower body. Herbert would walk off the field under his own power.

Full updates after Justin Herbert leaves Chargers-Chiefs with injury

Update: Herbert played the final drive of the game without any noticeable differences. However, Herbert was seen with a noticeable limp as he was running into the tunnel at halftime.

Update: Justin Herbert was back in the game on the ensuing Chargers drive. The broadcast said Herbert was hit straight on his thigh, where there is no padding.

Update: Herbert was seen sitting on the bench with the other quarterbacks during the Chiefs' ensuing drive. While nothing is concrete, this is typically a sign that he will be back in the game at some point. The star quarterback was also seen standing with his helmet on his head and was not receiving any medical attention.

Herbert was seen walking around the sideline while Taylor Heinicke took the field. Heinicke would scramble on the third and long play before the Chargers opted to punt. Herbert was seen on the broadcast walking around under his own power.