The Chargers could be without rookie sensation Rashawn Slater when they take on the Chiefs on Thursday night.
Slater tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, putting his availability in doubt.
Despite there being a chance of him still playing if he posts two negative tests 24 hours apart, Los Angeles is preparing for the worst-case scenario.
If Slater is ruled out, the Bolts will start third-year Trey Pipkins at left tackle.
At the team’s walkthrough on Tuesday, Pipkins lined up with the first team, Joe Lombardi said at media availability.
Pipkins has made eight starts, with five of them coming last season. He allowed 15 pressures, six quarterback hits, and four sacks in the four games at left tackle.
Brandon Staley was asked about the possibility of Matt Feiler or Brenden Jaimes playing left tackle.
Staley tabbed Feiler to left tackle as an option, but not the primary option, while Jaimes filling in as the blindside blocker would be an emergency option.
