Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has received an apology from a Los Angeles Rams player following comments made about the Pro Bowl signal-caller, according to a report from Chargers Wire.
The incident occurred ahead of the teams' Week 10 matchup, though specific details regarding the nature of the comments and the identity of the Rams player involved were not immediately disclosed. Herbert, who has established himself as one of the NFL's premier young quarterbacks since being drafted sixth overall in 2020, has thrown for over 14,000 yards and 94 touchdowns in his first four-plus seasons.
The Chargers and Rams share SoFi Stadium and maintain a local rivalry that has intensified since both franchises relocated to Los Angeles. Their regular-season meetings, branded as the "Battle of Los Angeles," have drawn significant attention since the Chargers' return to the city in 2017.
Herbert and the Chargers entered the contest with a 4-4 record, while the Rams stood at 3-5, making the divisional clash critical for both teams' playoff aspirations in the competitive AFC and NFC West divisions respectively.
