First Call: Update on Justin Herbert's X-rays as he preps for Steelers; Big Ben changes tune on Justin Fields

Tuesdays First Call has an update on Justin Herbert as his Los Angeles Chargers are poised to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Ben Roethlisberger has a new opinion on the Steelers quarterback situation.

A Baltimore Raven turned Steeler is heading back to the Birds.

An ex-Pitt Panther basketball star needs a new place to play, and Duquesnes football team gets some props following its big win Saturday.

X-ray vision Initially, the Los Angeles Chargers are getting good news on Justin Herberts injury in advance of the organizations trip to Pittsburgh on Sunday.

The quarterback was rolled up while being sacked Sunday during the teams 26-3 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Herbert was seen limping after the game and told ESPNs Kris Rhim that he was getting X-rays.

On Monday, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh didnt specify what Herberts injury was .

However, he did tell reporters that the results from the X-rays on Herberts lower right leg injury were negative.

Thats according to The Athletics Daniel Popper, who added that the prospect of an MRI may still be in Herberts future.

So far, Herbert is 31-of-46 for 274 yards, three touchdowns, one interception, and two sacks for a rating of 95.7.

Thats the fourth-best mark in the AFC.

The Chargers are 2-0 with wins over the Panthers and Las Vegas Raiders.

Change of heart During last weeks edition of his Footbahli n podcast , former Steeler star Ben Roethlisberger said the Steelers should go back to Russell Wilson at quarterback when he gets healthy.

After seeing what Justin Fields did this week to help the Steelers beat the Denver Broncos , Big Ben is changing his tune .

H es not turning the ball over, Roethlisberger said of Fields this week .

Theyre 2-0.

(A) big test this week with the Chargers coming to town.

To me, if Russ is healthy, Im sticking with Justin.

I said last week I wouldnt .

But what I saw (Sunday), I think he has earned and deserves the right to stay there .

Roethlisberger explained the reasons for his change of heart.

T hey took some shots down the field.

I thought they opened it up more than they did last week, Roethlisberger added.

Justins stats, 117 yards.

Are you impressed? Probably not.

Do you know what I am impressed with? No turnovers.

I am impressed with efficiency.

I thought he ran the ball when he had to.

He did some really good things .

Ill give Roethlisberger the points about Fields running and avoiding turnovers.

Ill quibble with the use of the word efficiency, though.

I dont care how its sliced , one touchdown drive in eight quarters isnt efficient.

It sure sounds like the Steelers want to keep Wilson on ice again for at least another week because of his calf.

If its me, even if Fields wins another game with the team scoring less than 20 points on offense, I give Wilson a shot in Indianapolis in Week 4.

I have to find out if the offense will score more often with a more accomplished passer such as Wilson on the field.

If the Steelers beat the Chargers by actually scoring a few touchdowns and putting up some more points while still protecting the ball thats a different story.

That would actually be efficient, and a reason to stick with Fields.

5 things we learned from Steelers moving to 2-0 with win at Broncos Tim Benz: Don't make Broderick Jones' postgame comment into something more than it was Penguins sign Sidney Crosby to 2-year contract extension Back to Baltimore Former Steeler Chris Wormley is heading back to Baltimore.

According to the NFL Networks Mike Garafolo, the Ravens signed the free-agent defensive lineman on Monday.

Now 30 years old, Wormley was originally drafted by the Ravens in 2017.

Wormley stayed in Maryland through the 2019 season.

The Steelers traded a seventh-round pick to get him prior to the 2020 campaign.

Wormley remained a Steeler until an ACL injury ended his 2022 season in December.

The Michigan Wolverine product spent 2023 with the Carolina Panthers.

He has 11 career sacks and 146 tackles.

Goodbye to Blake Blake Hinson is looking for a new home.

The former Pitt basketball standout was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend.

Los Angeles is using the roster spot to pick up former Toronto Raptor Christian Koloko.

Hinson averaged 10.9 points and 2.5 rebounds over eight Summer League Games.

He shot 32.8% from 3-point territory.

However, the belief of those who follow the team is that Hinsons defense may not be of NBA caliber.

Hinson, though, could draw interest in free agency or from teams overseas.

A first-team All-ACC player, Hinson averaged 18.5 points per game for the Panthers in 2023-24.

He was an ACC-best 42.1% from 3-point land.

Well-earned rewards Saturday afternoon, the Duquesne football team scored a huge upset.

The Dukes stunned 20th-ranked Youngstown State 28-25.

Now, a few Dukes are being rewarded for their efforts in that game.

JaMario Clements earned NEC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his 204 yards rushing.

The running back from Georgia galloped 75 yards for a touchdown with less than two minutes to go in the game.

That TD ended up being the deciding score.

Clements had a 72-yard jaunt earlier in the game as well.

Pine-Richland graduate Luke Miller was named Rookie of the Week and co-Defensive Player of the Week.

The Kent State transfer linebacker had 14 tackles.

Wide receiver Teddy Afful was also named an NEC Prime Performer for his two touchdown receptions.

Jerry Schmitts Dukes (1-2) host West Virginia Wesleyan (0-2) in the teams 2024 home debut Saturday..

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