Chargers Downgrade OT Joe Alt To Doubtful, Elevate Two Players

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have elevated LB Blake Lynch and C Sam Mustipher for Week 4’s game against the Chiefs.

"<strongAdditionally, the Chargers have downgraded first-round OT Joe Alt to doubtful with an MCL sprain.

Alt, 21, was a three-year starter at left tackle for Notre Dame, earning first-team AP All-American honors in consecutive years. The Chargers used the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 draft on Alt. 

He signed a four-year, $32,386,013 contract that includes a $20,373,464 signing bonus and will carry a $5,888,366 cap figure for the 2024 season. The contract includes a fifth-year option for the team to pick up in 2028. 

In 2024, Alt has appeared in three games for the Chargers and made three starts at right tackle. 

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