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.

The Los Angeles Chargers will have to play the entire season without star left tackle Rashawn Slater, but the team has options when it comes to mitigating his absence. Jim Harbaugh laid out the team's plan to replace Slater during media availability Friday.