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ArticleWho is most important to the Chargers' success in 2026? Counting down the top 10Captured July 6, 2026
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After Slater went down in training camp, Alt moved to left tackle. He started there for the first four games of the season before injuring his ankle in Week 4. Alt missed the next three games before returning in Week 8. In Week 9, Alt suffered another injury to the same ankle that ended his season.

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Alt's ankle injuries in 2025 derailed season; health crucial for 2026.

Alt has battled injuries in each of his first two seasons. After Slater went down in training camp, Alt moved to left tackle and started the first four games before injuring his ankle in Week 4. He missed three games, returned in Week 8, but suffered another injury to the same ankle in Week 9 that ended his season. The Chargers were a top-five offense by EPA per play when Alt was on the field but a bottom-six offense when he was off the field, making his health critical to 2026 success.

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