Joe Alt Out for Season with Ankle Surgery, Chargers Offensive Line Continues to Face Adversity

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt will undergo season-ending ankle surgery, marking another significant setback for the team's offensive line. Alt re-injured the same ankle he hurt in Week 4 against the Giants during Sunday's win over the Titans. He had already missed three games earlier in the season. This injury forces Alt, a first-round pick in 2024, off the field after he moved to left tackle to fill the void left by Rashawn Slater's season-ending injury. Trey Pipkins III, Jamaree Salyer, and Austin Deculus are expected to anchor the tackle positions in Alt's absence. Coach Jim Harbaugh expressed sympathy for Alt but emphasized the team's need to "find a way."