US EditionChargers’ Offensive Line Woes and Shuffling Continue
The Chargers face a tough Steelers defense while adjusting tackles due to two season-ending injuries, with Trevor Penning joining the lineup after a recent trade.
- On Sunday, the Chargers will field a makeshift line after Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater suffered season-ending injuries, choosing two tackles from Trey Pipkins III, Austin Deculus, Jamaree Salyer, and Trevor Penning.
- Season‑ending injuries forced the change to the offensive line as Rashawn Slater tore a patellar tendon in August, Joe Alt reinjured his ankle at the Tennessee Titans, and Bobby Hart was ruled out Sunday.
- Penning's versatility gives options: he played both tackle spots in his first Chargers practice and could be a swing tackle with Jamaree Salyer available, while one likely lineup includes Austin Deculus-LG Zion Johnson-Center Bradley Bozeman-RG Mekhi Becton-RT Trey Pipkins III.
- Protecting Herbert is urgent because the Chargers must keep him upright after six sacks, while facing Pittsburgh’s surge led by T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith’s three sacks and forced fumbles.
- Quickly after the trade, Trevor Penning could start at left tackle just five days after being acquired, while Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC North team, remains the only above.500 team at midseason for Sunday's key road game.
12 Articles
12 Articles
San Diego Union Tribune
Chargers’ offensive line woes and shuffling continue
EL SEGUNDO — The Chargers ruled out tackle Bobby Hart for their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night at SoFi Stadium, which means another makeshift offensive line. Hart sustained what the team initially said was a groin injury, then groin and ankle injuries before settling on knee and ankle injuries. It’s been a tough run. The Charges’ top offensive tackles – their best linemen, by far – Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are sidelined f…
The Hamilton Spectator
Yakima Herald-RepublicChargers trying to figure out offensive line on the fly ahead of stiff test from Steelers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Under the best of circumstances, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert would be facing a tough test from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ powerful pass rush on Sunday night.
Gruden Thinks Steelers Have One Big Advantage over Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Joe Alt blocking Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt on Sept. 24, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now With the Los Angeles Chargers decimated on the offensive line, former NFL head coach Jon Gruden loves the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Chargers on Sunday night. “I love the Pittsburgh Steelers in this one. I just think the injury to Joe Alt at left tackle cripples this team,” Gruden said on Barsto…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 70% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
