Los Angeles Times Quotes Dr. Williams: Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor suffers punctured lung during pregame injection

Los Angeles Times Quotes Dr. Williams: Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor suffers punctured lung during pregame injection

Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD || 24-Sep-2020

Rookie Justin Herbert will make his second career start Sunday for the Chargers as Tyrod Taylor continues to recover from a medical accident.

Taylor was unable to play last weekend after difficulty breathing following a pregame injection that inadvertently punctured his lung. A member of the team’s medical staff erred during a procedure meant to help Taylor manage pain from a preexisting rib injury.

“There [were] complications with the shot,” coach Anthony Lynn said. “… I know it wasn’t intentional. Everyone makes mistakes. Can’t explain it. Just what happened.”

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