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Chargers LT Joe Alt Carted Off With Ankle Injury, X-Rays Negative as MRI Looms

MRI results Monday will define his timeline following initial high-ankle-sprain indications.

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 22: Joe Alt #76 of the Los Angeles Chargers in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 22, 2024 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Chargers first-round pick Jot Alt to miss time.
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Dec 15, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt (76) warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Alt left in the first quarter against the Giants after Kayvon Thibodeaux fell into the back of his right leg while he blocked Brian Burns.
  • The Chargers initially listed him as questionable with an ankle injury before ruling him out to start the second half, and he later returned to the sideline in a boot.
  • Early evaluations showed negative X-rays and a preliminary high-ankle sprain, with an MRI scheduled to confirm severity.
  • Austin Deculus replaced Alt at left tackle for Los Angeles.
  • The setback further strains a line already missing Pro Bowler Rashawn Slater for the season and right guard Mekhi Becton for this game.