Overview

• Justin Herbert will play one or two series, roughly up to eight snaps, in the Chargers’ Saturday preseason game against the Rams at SoFi Stadium.
• Veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen is set for limited action while defensive stars Derwin James Jr. and Khalil Mack will sit out.
• Backups Trey Lance and Taylor Heinicke will follow Herbert under center to allow the Chargers to evaluate depth in a live-game setting.
• The team canceled a planned joint practice with the Rams this week due to a string of injuries, including Rashawn Slater’s season-ending knee tear.
• Guard Mekhi Becton has been sidelined since July 28 with an undisclosed injury and his availability for the Sept. 5 season opener in São Paulo remains uncertain.