Trey Lance Is Out For At Least Four Games And Chargers Fans Should Be Worried About Their OL Depth

The Chargers officially put quarterback Trey Lance on injured reserve, a move that means he will miss at least four games, part of a frantic roster reshuffle ahead of their Sunday showdown with the Broncos. Lance was already ruled out for this week with a groin injury, but getting placed on IR cements that he will not be seeing the field any time soon. Talk about a brutal hit for a team already dealing with so much.

The Backup Plan Is In Motion

With Lance sidelined, it means DJ Uiagalelei is now the guy backing up Justin Herbert. Losing a backup QB who was already dinged up is never ideal, especially when you are shuffling the rest of your roster like crazy. This is exactly why teams need depth, and the Chargers are getting a real test of theirs right now, with October 10 already bringing major injury news.

Offensive Line Woes Run Deep

But the QB spot is not the only place the Chargers are hurting. They also placed offensive lineman Trevor Penning on injured reserve. And get this, they put left tackle Rashawn Slate on the list just Friday! That left them with three open spots on the active roster before Lance’s move.

To try and fill some of those gaps, fullback Scott Matlock and offensive lineman Branson Taylor were activated from injured reserve, taking two of those three open spots. Wide receiver Theo Wease got signed off the practice squad to fill that final open slot.

To round out the day’s moves, they elevated offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill and cornerback Isas Waxter from the practice squad. These guys are getting the call up for the Denver game, but they will revert back to the practice squad right after. It shows you how thin the Chargers are getting across the board, especially up front. When you are digging this deep into your practice squad for the offensive line, it is never a good sign.

The Chargers definitely have their work cut out for them this Sunday against the Broncos. With key players hitting injured reserve and practice squad guys getting called up, they are going to need some serious grit to get the job done. Keep an eye on that offensive line; it is going to be tested big time.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.