# Chargers key players ruled out for Sunday

> Chargers' Joe Alt and Derwin James miss Sunday's Broncos game due to injuries.
- Title: Chargers key players ruled out for Sunday · NBC Sports
- Summary: Chargers' Joe Alt and Derwin James miss Sunday's Broncos game due to injuries. Chargers' starting offensive tackles Joe Alt and Derwin James are ruled out…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/joe-alt-derwin-james-among-chargers-ruled-out-for-sunday
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:40:44.655+00:00
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- Topics: los angeles chargers, joe alt, derwin james, nfl, chargers, broncos, injury, sunday, sports
## Chargers key players ruled out
Chargers' starting offensive tackles Joe Alt and Derwin James miss Sunday's game against the Broncos due to injuries.
## Joe Alt ruled out
Joe Alt is ruled out with a neck injury for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
## Derwin James ruled out
Derwin James is ruled out with a hamstring injury for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
## Other Chargers ruled out
Chargers also ruled out Quentin Johnston, Brenen Thompson, Kayode Awosika, Donte Jackson, and Trevor Penning for Sunday's game.
## Trey Lance doubtful
Quarterback Trey Lance is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
## Other questionable players
Tight end Charlie Kolar, fullback Scott Matlock, wide receiver Ladd McConkey, guard Branson Taylor, and cornerback Rodney Shelley are listed as questionable.
## Key takeaway

Chargers' starting offensive tackles Joe Alt and Derwin James are ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos due to neck and hamstring injuries respectively.