Joe Alt, Chargers
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Joe Alt injury update: Could the Chargers' star left tackle miss time?
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the injury is a repeat of the ankle sprain on the same leg that caused Alt to miss three games earlier. While he avoided surgery the first time and returned to play just last week against the Vikings, the current sprain is believed to be more severe and may require a procedure to repair the damage.
The Chargers do have Tuesday’s trade deadline to use in the wake of the latest Alt news. But the disparity in the offense when he’s on the field vs. when he’s off is one of the biggest gaps fans will be able to find in the NFL.