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Charger Team Doctor Mistakenly Punctures QB Tyrod Taylor's Lung
Chargers Coach Anthony Lynn confirmed the incident, which is sidelining the team's starting quarterback for at least two games.
LOS ANGELES, CA — A Charger’s team doctor reportedly sidelined starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor Sunday when he accidentally punctured his lung while administering a painkiller injection for cracked ribs.
The incident happened just before kickoff Sunday, and the injury is expected to keep Taylor out of this Sunday’s game against the Panthers, according ESPN, which broke the story Wednesday.
Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said the injury is not career-threatening, and the team doctor simply made a mistake.
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"It happens," Lynn told ESPN. "Tyrod's not angry, not upset."
The injury created an opening for rookie quarterback Justin Herbert.
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"(Taylor) was our starter for a reason, and if he's 100 percent, ready to go, he's our starter. But I know that Justin can pick up the slack if he can't,” Lynn told Fox News Wednesday.
The NFL Players Association has initiated an investigation into the incident.
“Our medical and legal team have been in touch with Tyrod and his agent since Sunday collecting facts,” George Atallah, NFLPA assistant executive director of external affairs, tweeted.
The Chargers have started off the season with one win and one loss.
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