Where the Chargers' offensive line stands heading into Week 5
The Chargers' offensive line is as depleted as it can be heading into Week 5 against the Broncos. Where does that unit stand?
The Chargers are in a less-than-ideal spot heading into Week 5. Los Angeles is set to host its AFC West rival, the Broncos, and they will be a depleted bunch, especially on the offensive line.It's déjà vu for the Chargers in that department, as that unit was among the weakest on the team last season. Heading into Week 5, the story is the same. Los Angeles suffered multiple offensive-line injuries against the Seahawks.Rashawn Slater suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 4 and is expected to miss multiple weeks and could be a candidate for injured reserve. Joe Alt suffered a neck injury in Week 4; he did not finish the game and is listed as day-to-day.On top of that, guard Trevor Penning exited Week 4 with a concussion."Next man up. Putting the plan together and treating it like it's a one-game season. That's what we're doing," Harbaugh said. There is a strong chance the Chargers could be rolling out with three new offensive linemen in Week 5, similar to the fourth quarter of the Seattle game. If Penning, Alt and Slater were to all miss, the Chargers will likely turn to Logan Taylor at left tackle, Jake Slaughter at left guard, Jacob Spomer at center, Cole Strange at right guard and ...