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Chargers’ Nightmare Start Gets Worse With 3 Key Players Ruled Out

The Chargers are missing three key players for their marquee game against the Broncos, making a must-win contest even tougher.

By Nelson Espinal · LA Sports report

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:31 PM

Key Things to Know

The Chargers have ruled out Derwin James, Joe Alt, and Quentin Johnston for Week 5.
Derwin James has a hamstring injury, Joe Alt has a neck issue, and Quentin Johnston suffered a chest injury.
Tackle Rashawn Slater is heading to injured reserve with an ankle injury.

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The winless Los Angeles Chargers have ruled out safety Derwin James, offensive tackle Joe Alt, and wide receiver Quentin Johnston for their Week 5 home matchup against the Denver Broncos. James is sidelined with a hamstring injury, Alt will miss the game with a neck injury, and Johnston is out due to a chest issue.

In addition to those absences, tackle Rashawn Slater is headed to injured reserve with an ankle injury, leaving the Chargers without both starting offensive tackles. With rookie Ladd McConkey also questionable due to a foot injury, quarterback Justin Herbert is expected to lean heavily on Tre Harris and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

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