Jim Harbaugh swiftly leaves Chargers sideline vs Broncos: Full updates

The LA Chargers got off to a perfect start against the Denver Broncos with an interception of Bo Nix on the Denver Broncos' first drive. With a banged-up secondary, fans were thrilled to see Jesse Minter's defense take the ball away to start the game.

Then the game took an unforeseen turn. A completion to Ladd McConkey resulted in star cornerback Pat Surtain getting injured and taken into the blue medical tent. At the same time, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was also taken into the blue medical tent to be looked at.

Shortly thereafter, Harbaugh was taken into the Chargers locker room with the team's medical staff. It is unclear why Harbaugh was taken to the locker room and the broadcast did not have any initial information.

Jim Harbaugh taken to Chargers locker room during game vs. Broncos

Update: While speaking to reporters after the Chargers' win, Harbaugh confirmed reports that he had a flare-up with his arrhythmia, causing him to briefly leave early in the game.

Update: The CBS broadcast confirmed in the fourth quarter Harbaugh was removed from the sideline due to cardiac arrhythmia, something Harbaugh said he has been "dealing with".

Update: Harbaugh returned to the sideline after the Broncos' second offensive drive of the game. In total, Harbaugh missed less than half of the first quarter for the Bolts.

Update: The Chargers announced Jim Harbaugh is questionable to return to the sideline with what the team is calling an illness. Minter is serving as the interim head coach.

Harbaugh was taken into the locker room during the commercial break and did not return to the sideline for the entire duration of the Chargers' ensuing drive. The Bolts had a fourth and goal decision that Harbaugh was unable to

Sophomore wide receiver Quentin Johnston was removed from the game with a lower-body injury and joined Harbaugh in the team's locker room during the ensuing drive. Be sure to check back for updates on Harbaugh.