EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert returned to practice Thursday, putting him on track to start a week after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone in his non-throwing hand.

The Chargers (8-4) have maintained optimism since Herbert was injured in a 31-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday that he would be able to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, and his participation came three days after having a plate and screws placed in his left hand.

Herbert said during a news conference Wednesday that his availability would likely come down to several factors, including his ability to handle the ball and pain tolerance, but reiterated his expectation that he would start.

Herbert, who is in his sixth season with the Chargers, has thrown for

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