Doctor accidentally punctured QB’s lung

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback

Tyrod Taylor missed last Sunday’s game because a team doctor accidentally punctured his lung, according to a person familiar with the case.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because of medical restriction issues.

Coach Anthony Lynn said Taylor is still not 100% and that rookie Justin Herbert will get his second NFL start on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.

Lynn said he wasn’t angry about what occurred because the mistake wasn’t intentional.

“There were complications with the shot, but I know the man [who gave it]. People make mistakes. It is something we will talk about internally,” Lynn said.

Herbert was the Chargers’ surprise starter in Sunday’s 23-20 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Lynn said he didn’t find out until less than five minutes before kickoff that Taylor would be unable to play.

Herbert said he found out he was playing right as the Chargers were lining up to receive the opening kickoff.

Taylor was taken to the hospital due to difficulties breathing after Lynn said he had a reaction to an injection. Taylor was released Sunday night and was at the Chargers’ complex Monday.

The NFL Players Association said Wednesday that it has been in contact with Taylor and his agent and has started an investigation into the matter.

Taylor was briefly on the Chargers’ injury report Friday due to a rib injury he suffered in the Sept. 13 opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was taken off it, though, after fully participating in practice and taking all of the snaps with the first team.

Taylor, a 10-year veteran, is expected to be out indefinitely.

Herbert, the sixth overall pick in April’s draft, became the ninth quarterback since the merger to throw for over 300 yards in his debut.