Chargers Tackle Joe Alt Sidelined for Season After High Ankle Sprain

On November 4th, 2025, the Los Angeles Chargers received devastating news regarding their offensive line. Rookie tackle Joe Alt will require season-ending surgery to repair a high ankle sprain he sustained during the team's 27-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans last Sunday.

The injury occurred late in the second quarter when Alt was rolled up from behind by a Titans defensive lineman while pass blocking. He had to be carted off the field and did not return to the game. This marks the second time this season that Alt has suffered a high ankle sprain in his right leg, having missed three games earlier after being hurt in a loss to the New York Giants on September 28th.

Alt, the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, had taken over the left tackle position after Rashawn Slater tore his patellar tendon during practice on August 7th. The rookie had started 16 games at right tackle as a rookie last season. His latest injury is a significant blow to the Chargers' offensive line as they push for a playoff spot in the second half of the 2025 campaign.