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Chargers Acquire Saints' Penning to Plug Holes on Battered O-Line
4 Nov
Summary
- Chargers lost starting left tackle Joe Alt for the season
- Chargers already playing without tackle Rashawn Slater due to injury
- Chargers trade for Saints' offensive lineman Trevor Penning
In a move to address their offensive line woes, the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a trade to acquire New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Trevor Penning. This comes as the Chargers have been reeling from a series of injuries to key players on their offensive front.
Just last Sunday, the Chargers lost starting left tackle Joe Alt for the entire 2025 season after he suffered a right high ankle injury that will require surgery. This was a significant blow, as Alt and Rashawn Slater had formed one of the league's best tackle duos. However, the Chargers have already been playing all season without Slater, who tore his patellar tendon during training camp.
These injuries have left the Chargers thin at the tackle position, prompting the team to seek reinforcements. The acquisition of Penning from the Saints is intended to help plug the holes on the Chargers' battered offensive line as they navigate this challenging situation. With Penning now joining the team, the Chargers are hoping to shore up their front and provide better protection for their offense.
