Chargers doc erred with Taylor
Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed Sunday’s game because a team doctor accidentally punctured his lung, according to reports Wednesday.
Coach Anthony Lynn said Taylor still isn’t 100% and that rookie Justin Herbert will get his second NFL start this weekend against the Panthers.
Lynn didn’t have a timetable on how long Taylor would be out but said that the 10-year veteran QB was at the team’s complex and working with Herbert. When asked about his level of frustration with what happened, 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 last Sunday’s 23-20 OT loss to the Chiefs. Lynn said he didn’t find out until less than five minutes before kickoff that Taylor would be unable to play.
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, He was briefly on the Chargers’ injury report Friday due to a rib injury he suffered in the Sept. 13 opener against the Bengals. Taylor was taken off it, though, after fully participating in practice and taking all of the snaps with the first team.
The NFL Players Association said Wednesday that they have been in contact with Taylor and his agent and have started an investigation into the matter.
Taylor’s teammates echoed Lynn in voicing confidence about the team’s medical staff.
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