Alt (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday. Alt sat out Week 4 and then returned as a limited participant Wednesday after the team's Week 5 bye. He now appears to be recovered from his sprained MCL and should be the Chargers' starting right tackle against the Broncos on Sunday.
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All clear for Week 6
Alt (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday. Alt sat out Week 4 and then returned as a limited participant Wednesday after the team's Week 5 bye. He now appears to be recovered from his sprained MCL and should be the Chargers' starting right tackle against the Broncos on Sunday.
Limited Wednesday
Alt (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Wednesday's limited practice session indicates that Alt may be nearing a return to the field after spraining his MCL during the Chargers' Week 3 loss to the Steelers. Alt's participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication on whether he will be able to return for the Chargers' Week 6 matchup against the Broncos.
Officially inactive for Week 4
Alt (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Kansas City. Alt was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game due to an MCL sprain he suffered in Week 3 against the Steelers. The Chargers are on a bye Week 5, which gives Alt some additional time to rest up before Week 6 against the Broncos on Oct. 13. Foster Sarell will take over as the starting left tackle and be tasked with protecting Justin Herbert's blindside.
Doubtful for Sunday
Alt (knee) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs. The 2024 first-round pick has been playing like one of the best tackles in the NFL, but he sustained an MCL sprain during the Chargers' Week 3 loss to the Steelers and is now expected to miss Week 4. While Alt recovers from his knee issue, expect Foster Sarell to serve as the Chargers' starting right tackle.
Likely to miss time
Alt suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's loss to the Steelers and is expected to miss Week 4 against the Chiefs, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Alt's absence for this Sunday's game is not a guarantee, but Schefter suggests with a Week 5 bye, the Chargers will play it cautious and give him a couple of weeks to recuperate. A clearer picture of his status for Kansas City will likely come when the team releases its injury report Wednesday.