Chargers' Alt to undergo season-ending ankle surgery

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt will undergo season-ending ankle surgery, the team announced Monday.

Alt, who battled a high ankle sprain earlier this season, left Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans early with another ankle injury.

Alt suffered a high ankle sprain again Sunday, and the issue requires a surgical procedure to repair, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim and Adam Schefter.

The 22-year-old's injury is a huge blow to the Chargers' offense. A projected right tackle in the offseason, Alt moved to left tackle this campaign after two-time Pro Bowler Rashawn Slater sustained a torn patellar tendon in August.

Alt has allowed only seven pressures and one sack in six appearances this season, according to PFF. The Chargers drafted him fifth overall in 2024.

Center Bradley Bozeman and left guard Zion Johnson were Los Angeles' only projected preseason first-team offensive linemen who started and finished Sunday's game against Tennessee. Right guard Mekhi Becton didn't play due to a knee injury. Bobby Hart, who has started four games at RT in 2025, left the contest with a groin issue.

Trey Pipkins and Austin Deculus are the other Chargers offensive tackles on the active roster.