According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the Chargers believe right guard Oday Aboushi tore his ACL in Week 5 against the Browns based on the initial exam.
The plan is for him to undergo more tests tomorrow, but from the initial diagnostic, the remainder of Aboushi’s season will likely be over.
Aboushi sustained the injury and left the game midway through the first quarter, and it was Michael Schofield who filled the void.
Signed this past offseason, Aboushi was a vital piece of the revamped offensive line. In 293 snaps, he only allowed five pressures and did not surrender a single sack.
If Aboushi does have to miss the rest of the year, Los Angeles could replace him with Schofield, who fared well against Cleveland. Or, the team could consider rookie Brenden Jaimes.
No matter the team’s route, L.A. should strongly consider signing a free agent because the depth up front is lacking.