US EditionChargers Left Tackle Joe Alt ‘Doubtful’ to Play Sunday
Joe Alt sustained a sprained right ankle during a recent game, forcing the Chargers to rely on backups for left tackle in their upcoming matchup, coach said.
- On Wednesday, tests confirmed a right ankle sprain for Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Joe Alt, and coach Jim Harbaugh called him `doubtful` for Sunday's game after his early injury in Week 4.
- On the play, Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux fell onto Joe Alt's leg during blocking on an intended pass play in the first quarter, forcing Alt off on a medical cart.
- In Alt's absence, rookie Austin Deculus, acquired via trade on August 26, filled in at left tackle and struggled while Trey Pipkins III shifted roles to fill Alt's spot.
- With Alt sidelined, the Chargers could start three backup offensive linemen Sunday, worsening protection concerns after Justin Herbert was hit 13 times against the Giants and 47 this season.
- Harbaugh said, `I don't want to speculate on the degree, but likely not to play this week, and we'll take it day by day`, while recovery times range from one to three weeks up to several months.
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Chargers left tackle Joe Alt ‘doubtful’ to play Sunday
EL SEGUNDO — Coach Jim Harbaugh on Wednesday all but ruled out left tackle Joe Alt for the Chargers’ game Sunday against the Washington Commanders at SoFi Stadium. Testing on Monday revealed Alt sustained a sprained right ankle in a loss Sunday to the New York Giants. Harbaugh didn’t reveal the severity of the sprain or how long Alt might be sidelined. He did say of Alt’s availability to play against the Commanders, “likely not going to play thi…
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Chargers LT Joe Alt doubtful to play against Commanders on Sunday because of sprained ankle
Offensive tackle Joe Alt is unlikely to play this week because of a sprained ankle when the Los Angeles Chargers host the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
Chargers Share Latest Joe Alt Injury Timeline And Game Status Vs. Commanders In Week 5 - LAFB Network
Amanda Perobelli/Reuters via Imagn Images Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt suffered a lower right leg injury early in Sunday’s Week 4 loss to the New York Giants. The setback occurred on the Chargers’ second possession when Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux collided with Alt, causing his leg to buckle. Alt limped off under his own power before being carted to the locker room and ruled out for the remainder of the game. Jim Harbau…
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