The Los Angeles Chargers got off to a hot 3-0 start in the NFL season. However, Week 4 was not the best week for Jim Harbaugh’s squad.

The Chargers would lose to the New York Giants in rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart’s first start with New York. Unfortunately for the Chargers, that wouldn’t be the only loss the team suffered this past Sunday.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport has reported that Chargers starting tackle Joe Alt suffered a high ankle sprain and is expected to be out for a few weeks.

MORE: New York Giants suffer devastating injury update regarding star Malik Nabers

This news comes as a huge blow to the franchise. Just before the start of the regular season, the Chargers lost starting left tackle Rashawn Slater with a season-ending knee injury. Slater’s injury occurred shortly after signing a massive extension with the franchise.

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt (76), quarterback Justin Herbert (10), guard Jamaree Salyer (68), fullback Scott Matlock (44), center Bradley Bozeman (75), guard Zion Johnson (77), and offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (70) during and NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt (76), quarterback Justin Herbert (10), guard Jamaree Salyer (68), fullback Scott Matlock (44), center Bradley Bozeman (75), guard Zion Johnson (77), and offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (70) during and NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

In a year where a lot of pressure is riding on Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, the team loses both starting tackles for extended periods.

MORE: Former NFL coach Rex Ryan calls out ’embarrassment’ Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders

Alt was Harbaugh’s first NFL Draft selection in Los Angeles. So, it’s easy to understand that the franchise sees the injured left tackle as a pillar for the franchise.

Now, the Chargers will have to game plan for the Washington Commanders without another starting offensive lineman. That has to be the worst statement to hear if you’re Herbert.

GET MORE TOP STORIES from The Big Lead by subscribing to TBL YouTube channel

NCAAF: College football top 25 rankings 2025: AP Top 25 Poll released for Week 6

NFL: Super Bowl LX halftime show performer announced

GOLF: Ryder Cup 2025 prize money: How much do USA & Europe golfers win?

SPORTS MEDIA: Dave Portnoy takes shot at Ryan Day while picking Ohio State to lose vs. Washington

WWE: Jade Cargill shares graphic photo of cut suffered in gruesome ‘SmackDown’ incident