The LA Chargers released their final injury report with signs finally pointing in the right direction for the return of one of their best players. Joe Alt is listed as Questionable with an ankle injury, but he was able to participate in practice/walkthroughs each day this week. Alt also told ESPN's Kris Rhim that the plan is for him to return on Thursday Night Football.
The Chargers have had Austin Deculus and Bobby Hart start at tackle in recent weeks following injuries to both Alt and RT Trey Pipkins. In addition to Alt's return, there's also at least a chance that Pipkins returns tomorrow. He's listed as Questionable (knee). Like Alt, he also managed to participate in each day of practice.
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QUESTIONABLE — Joe Alt, Jamaree Caldwell, Austin Deculus, Troy Dye, Elijah Molden, Trey Pipkins, Jamaree Salyer
OUT — Hassan Haskins
The Chargers' final TNF injury report contains some positive news (and also one big loss).
Potentially having at least one of Alt or Pipkins back at tackle is huge considering the attrition the Chargers have gone through at the position over the last month. Other players listed as Questionable include DT Jamaree Caldwell (illness), OT Austin Deculus (ankle), LB Troy Dye (thumb), and S Elijah Molden (thumb).
RB Hassan Haskins has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. He was listed as a DNP for each practice/walkthrough this week. This officially means that the Chargers will be without their three initially rostered running backs to start the year. Omarion Hampton went on IR after an ankle injury vs. the Commanders while Najee Harris had his season ended by an Achilles tear vs. Denver.
The top two backs for the Chargers in Thursday's game will likely be Kimani Vidal and Nyheim Hines. They also now have four running backs on the practice squad including Hines, Amar Johnson, Jaret Patterson, and Trayveon Williams. The offense will need a positive game script to get any type of consistent run game going this week. They certainly can't start from down 17 like in the Colts game.
With at least some reinforcements back along the offensive line, the Chargers will take on the Vikings at 5:15 PM PT on Prime Video tomorrow night.