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: Suffers ankle injury
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Alt is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants due to an ankle injury.
Alt suffered the injury in the first quarter and was carted to the locker room after being examined in the blue medical tent. Austin Deculus has taken over at left tackle and will remain there for as long as Alt is out 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.
