LA Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor has lung PUNCTURED accidentally by team doctor during pain-killing injection

LA CHARGERS quarterback Tyrod Taylor is out of action “indefinitely” after the team doctor accidentally punctured his lung. Taylor, 31, was due to go up against NFL opponents Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday but was forced to withdraw moments before kick-off. According to ESPN, it was claimed Taylor was due to receive an injection to […]

LA CHARGERS quarterback Tyrod Taylor is out of action “indefinitely” after the team doctor accidentally punctured his lung.

Taylor, 31, was due to go up against NFL opponents Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday but was forced to withdraw moments before kick-off.

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According to ESPN, it was claimed Taylor was due to receive an injection to relieve the pain in two cracked ribs he picked up on the opening game of the season.

But the team doctor accidentally punctured his lung, forcing him to receive treatment in hospital.

Taylor was replaced by rookie Justin Herbert who impressed in the 23-20 defeat.

Herbert is expected to play in the Chargers’ next game against the Carolina Panthers but head coach Anthony Lynn confirmed Taylor will regain his spot when he is fully fit.

Lynn said: “It happens. Tyrod’s not angry, not upset.

“If Tyrod is 100%, he’s our quarterback.”

Taylor was taken for treatment after having trouble breathing and the club confirmed on Monday that was recovering from home.

ESPN reported that the NFL Players Association is investigating the situation and exploring any possible action.