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Chargers' Joe Alt Carted Off With Ankle Injury, Listed as Questionable vs. Giants

The setback tightens a tackle group already weakened by Rashawn Slater's season-ending injury.

Overview

  • Alt exited early against New York with an ankle injury, initially limped to the sideline and was then carted to the locker room as the team labeled him questionable to return.
  • The injury occurred while Alt was blocking Brian Burns when Kayvon Thibodeaux fell into the back of his right leg.
  • Austin Deculus replaced Alt at left tackle, leaving Los Angeles down to its third option on the blind side.
  • Los Angeles entered the game without Slater and with starting guard Mekhi Becton unavailable, heightening concerns about protection for quarterback Justin Herbert.
  • No diagnosis or recovery timetable has been announced, and some reports suggest roster moves could be considered if Alt's absence extends.