Chargers coach Anthony Lynn named rookie quarterback Justin Herbert as the team's permanent starter to replace Tyrod Taylor.
"I did not take this decision lightly because Taylor is a veteran quarterback in this league," Lynn told reporters on Thursday afternoon.
He added that Taylor is still working his way back to being 100% healthy and his decision on Herbert "was driven by performance." Lynn said it was a difficult conversation to have with Taylor, and he said the veteran quarterback will remain the Chargers' captain.
Herbert has been in command of the Chargers' offense after starting their past three games.