Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) practiced Monday for the first time since July 31. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
For Jim Harbaugh, the return of star quarterback Justin Herbert to practice for the first time since July 31 after injuring the plantar fascia in his right foot was a moment so uplifting it should have come with the “Voices of Angels.”
Herbert was back slinging the football during seven-on-seven drills. Opting for running shoes over cleats, he moved easily, showing no discomfort or favoring his right foot when planting to throw.
Harbaugh was pleased with Herbert’s return, noting he looked great displaying his arm talent and pinpoint accuracy without any signs of a drop-off.
“I felt like music should be playing. I thought I heard music. Voices of angels, maybe,” Harbaugh said. “It felt great. He looked great with a capital G. No drop-off, pinpoint accuracy, really good.”
Concerns about potential chemistry issues from his two-week absence seemed to be put to rest quickly. His timing with receivers on short, intermediate and deep routes appeared smooth, not missing a beat.
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Although he has yet to return to full-team drills, his comeback comes just days after his walking boot was removed, a step that Harbaugh noted as great progress.
The Chargers had been saying Herbert would be ready for their regular-season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 8. His first day back makes that seem promising.
Herbert’s return also created roster adjustments. Max Duggan, a seventh-round draft pick last season, was waived. He began training camp as the third-string quarterback but saw limited action in the preseason.
He played briefly in the first game, a 16-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, but did not take the field against the Rams, despite Harbaugh indicating earlier in the week that Duggan, Easton Stick and Luis Perez would all see playing time. Against…
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