Chargers may miss both starting tackles in matchup against Broncos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers are likely to be without both starting tackles, Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, for their upcoming game against the Denver Broncos. Slater suffered a high ankle sprain last Sunday, and Alt is dealing with a neck injury, which will keep him sidelined. This comes at a challenging time for the Chargers, who are 0-4 this season and have struggled with their offensive line throughout. The team has also lost its starting center and faces additional injury concerns among other linemen. The Broncos hope to capitalize on the Chargers' weakened offensive front.
- •Rashawn Slater expected to miss time with a high ankle sprain.
- •Joe Alt is also likely out with a neck injury for the Broncos game.
- •Chargers' offensive line has multiple injuries heading into Sunday.
- •The team is currently 0-4, struggling to find consistent offensive performance.
- •Broncos looking to improve their pass rush against a depleted Chargers line.
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Chargers could be down both starting tackles vs. the Broncos
"The Broncos’ pass rush could have a boost this weekend. It was already reported earlier this week that the Chargers’ starting left tackle Rashawn Slater suffered a high ankle sprain this past Sunday and is expected to miss some time. Well, the bad news continued on Wednesday when NFL Network’s lead league insider Ian Rapoport […]
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