"Herbert said he wasn't sure of the exact surgical details, only that doctors inserted a plate and screws to stabilize his hand. Herbert kept the injured hand tucked in his hoodie pocket Wednesday and said he was wearing a cast to protect it from contact. Herbert participated in Wednesday's walkthrough, a non-contact instructional practice, but said he still hasn't gripped a football, something he plans to attempt later this week."
"Reducing swelling, he said, has been the primary focus. "It's been the most important thing the past couple of days," he said. Herbert was hurt in the first quarter Sunday, when Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn hit Herbert on a scramble and Chinn's helmet appeared to connect directly with Herbert's nonthrowing hand. Herbert stayed in the game, clearly favoring the hand, and threw a touchdown to wide receiver Quentin Johnston on the next play."
Justin Herbert underwent surgery to repair a fractured left hand, with doctors inserting a plate and screws to stabilize the injury. He did not practice Wednesday but participated in a non-contact walkthrough while keeping the injured hand in a cast and tucked in his hoodie. Herbert plans to prepare as if he will play Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles and intends to try gripping a football later in the week. Reducing swelling has been the primary focus. He was injured when Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn's helmet appeared to strike his nonthrowing hand; Herbert stayed in the game, threw a touchdown, and later missed nine plays while a hard cast and glove were applied.
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