Alt is believed to have suffered a right high ankle sprain in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Titans.
Alt was carted off the field in the second quarter, and he's apparently dealing with another high ankle sprain on his right leg. It's the same injury he suffered in Week 4 against the Giants, but this time it could require a procedure to repair it. The offensive lineman will undergo an MRI on Monday to confirm the diagnosis. If Alt is forced to miss action moving forward, Jamaree Salyer is a top candidate to take over at left tackle.
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Chargers' Joe Alt: Carted off with ankle injury
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Alt is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 9 contest versus Tennessee due to an ankle injury.
Alt had his lower right leg rolled up on by a defender on a Chargers passing play in the second quarter. He had to be carted off the field, which is generally not a good sign for an in-game return to action, though Alt has been initially deemed questionable. If he needs to miss any time, the loss of one of the league's best offensive tackles would certainly be a big blow to Los Angeles. For now, Jamaree Salyer has entered the game at left tackle.
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Chargers' Joe Alt: Gets listed as questionable
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Alt (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Vikings, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
The Chargers only held a walk-through version of practice Wednesday, and Alt was estimated as a limited participant. Alt told reporters earlier in the week that he wanted to play in Week 8, and the Chargers would be in quite the bind at the tackle position if he had to sit out another week, as both projected starting right tackle Trey Pipkins (knee) and top backup Austin Deculus (ankle) are also designated as questionable for Thursday's contest.
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Chargers' Joe Alt: Sits out another practice Wednesday
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Alt (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Alt continues to be hampered by an ankle injury he suffered in Week 4 against the Giants. He hasn't practiced since he got hurt, though coach Jim Harbaugh said last Wednesday that the second-year offensive tackle is doing "really well." Austin Deculus has been logging starts during Alt's absence.
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Chargers' Joe Alt: Won't play in Week 6
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Alt (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
The 2024 first-round pick from Notre Dame sustained a high-ankle sprain in the Week 4 loss to the Giants and hasn't returned to practice since, so his absence Sunday comes as no surprise. Mekhi Becton is likely to slide over and start at left tackle while Alt remains sidelined in Week 6.
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Chargers' Joe Alt: Progressing well
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Coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Alt (ankle) is doing "really well," Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Alt did not participate at practice Wednesday, but his coach's words signal optimism he could return to the field soon. He'll have two more chances to mix back into team activities before the Chargers publish their final practice report of the week Friday.
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Chargers' Joe Alt: Likely to miss Week 5
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Alt is doubtful to play Sunday against Washington, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Alt was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain Monday, so this news doesn't come as a significant surprise. Coach Jim Harbaugh also noted that Alt could land on injured reserve, but the team is still making an assessment. That could leave the Chargers without both of their starting tackles for a significant period.
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Chargers' Joe Alt: Diagnosed with high-ankle sprain
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Alt was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Alt is expected to miss multiple weeks after he was injured in Sunday's loss to the Giants. With Alt joining Rashawn Slater (knee) on the sidelines, the Chargers will essentially be down to third-stringer Austin Deculus at left tackle.
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Chargers' Joe Alt: Won't return vs. NYG
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Alt (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Alt had to be carted off the field to the locker room, and the initial belief is that the 2024 first-rounder has sustained a high ankle sprain, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Austin Deculus will remain at left tackle with Alt done for the rest of the game.
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Chargers' Joe Alt: Moving to LT after Slater injury
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Alt is expected to shift to left tackle in the wake of Rashawn Slater's season-ending knee injury, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Alt primarily played left tackle at Notre Dame, so the 2024 fifth overall pick should have little trouble making the switch from right tackle, where he played his rookie year. Trey Pipkins is expected to move into the starting right tackle role. Slater sustained a torn patellar tendon in practice Thursday.
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Chargers' Joe Alt: All clear for Week 6
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Alt (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Alt sat out Week 4 and then returned as a limited participant Wednesday after the team's Week 5 bye. He now appears to be recovered from his sprained MCL and should be the Chargers' starting right tackle against the Broncos on Sunday.
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Chargers' Joe Alt: Officially inactive for Week 4
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Alt (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Kansas City.
Alt was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game due to an MCL sprain he suffered in Week 3 against the Steelers. The Chargers are on a bye Week 5, which gives Alt some additional time to rest up before Week 6 against the Broncos on Oct. 13. Foster Sarell will take over as the starting left tackle and be tasked with protecting Justin Herbert's blindside.
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Chargers' Joe Alt: Doubtful for Sunday
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Alt (knee) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.
The 2024 first-round pick has been playing like one of the best tackles in the NFL, but he sustained an MCL sprain during the Chargers' Week 3 loss to the Steelers and is now expected to miss Week 4. While Alt recovers from his knee issue, expect Foster Sarell to serve as the Chargers' starting right tackle.
