The Chargers are placing left tackle Rashawn Slater on injured reserve following surgery on a high-ankle sprain, per multiple reports. According to NFL Trade Rumors citing Ian Rapoport, Slater underwent a "tightrope procedure" on Thursday, a surgery intended to accelerate his recovery timeline. Slater sustained the injury in Week 4.
ESPN reported that the Chargers will be without three of their starting offensive linemen when they face the Broncos on Sunday. The specifics of which other linemen are unavailable were not detailed in the available reporting.