Herbert, who came into Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with an ankle injury, left the game one play after getting sacked by Elandon Roberts midway through the third quarter.

There's no denying Herbert's toughness but the organization's job is to protect its greatest asset, even if it means missing a game.

Justin Herbert is out of the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after aggravating his ankle injury.