NFL News: Tyrod Taylor 'Not Upset' After Chargers Doctor Accidentally Punctured Lung

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor holds no grudge after a team doctor accidentally punctured his lung on Sunday, Sept. 20, head coach Anthony Lynn said.

Ahead of the Chargers’ Sunday match against the Kansas City Chiefs, a team doctor attempted to give the 31-year-old a pain-killing injection for his cracked ribs, which he received during their season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, but accidentally struck his lung. Lynn has confirmed that this injury is not career-threatening for Taylor.

“It happens," Lynn told ESPN Wednesday, Sept. 23. "Tyrod's not angry, not upset."

As for Lynn, he completely understands that the physician just made a mistake, USA Today reported.

"I’m not angry at all," the 51-year-old said. "It happens. I can't go into details about it, but it was a complication with the shot. No one is perfect. It happens, but the doctor, I know he's a good man. It's just unfortunate."

Taylor had to be hospitalized for what was initially reported as a "chest injury." Follow-up reports from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo on Monday, Sept. 21, revealed that the injury was due to complications from a pregame injection.

The NFL Players Association has since launched an investigation into the incident.

“Our medical and legal team have been in touch with (Taylor) and his agent since Sunday, collecting facts," George Atallah, assistant executive director of external affairs for the NFLPA, tweeted. "An investigation has been initiated."

Rookie Justin Herbert filled in for Taylor as starting QB for Sunday's game and proved his worth, though the match ended in a 23-20 loss to the defending Super Bowl champions. The 22-year-old will have a chance to show his brilliance on the field once more with Taylor sidelined indefinitely.

Lynn, however, clarified that the Chargers will still turn to their veteran QB once he gets the green light to return. Taylor is currently in the final year of his two-year contract with Los Angeles and is set to make $5 million this year.

"If Tyrod is 100%, he’s our quarterback," Lynn stressed. "You never wanna see a guy lose his job this way."

Herbert will still be starting QB when the Chargers face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 27.