On Thursday, Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater was carted off the practice field after suffering a torn patellar tendon in his left knee while falling backward. The 26-year-old, two-time Pro Bowler recently signed a four-year, $114 million contract extension with the Chargers.

Joe Alt will shift from right tackle to left tackle for the upcoming season, acting as quarterback Justin Herbert’s blindside protector.

With Rashawn Slater out for the season, the Chargers have come up with a solution for left tackle. Via multiple reporters, head coach Jim Harbaugh said in his Friday press conference that right tackle Joe Alt will slide over to take over the position. Swing tackle Trey Pipkins will then slot in as the right tackle.