EL SEGUNDO, Calif -- As Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert signed autographs and took pictures with fans following the team's first training camp practice Thursday, his typical blue eyes were dark red.
Herbert's contact lenses weren't a fashion choice; they are UV protection lenses that he said will help him see the field better this season. Herbert said he tried a tinted visor in his helmet a few years ago, which many players wear, but he didn't like how often he had to wipe off his visor.
Herbert said he began wearing the lenses earlier this week during rookie camp practices and has been much more comfortable.