EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert , who had surgery a week ago on his fractured left hand , is active for Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles .

During his pregame warmup Monday, Herbert wore a thick glove on his left, non-throwing hand but still appeared to be gripping the ball on handoffs and play action plays. He didn't take any snaps under center.

Herbert was a limited participant in practice this week, but remained optimistic since suffering the injury last Sunday that he would play Monday night. Herbert said doctors inserted a plate and screws to stabilize his hand.

The injury occurred in the first quarter of last week's game, when Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn hit Herbert on a scramble. Chinn's helmet appeared

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