Chargers Rookie Tackle Joe Alt Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery for Ankle Injury

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has undergone season-ending surgery after suffering his second high-ankle sprain on his right ankle this past Sunday. Alt's injury marks a significant blow to the Chargers' offensive line, as he is one of two starting tackles, alongside Pro Bowler Rashawn Slater, to be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The severity of these injuries prompted the Chargers to acquire Trevor Penning from the New Orleans Saints at the trade deadline to shore up their decimated line. Alt's rookie season concludes prematurely, impacting the Chargers' playoff push.