How Chargers are going to replace Oday Aboushi

Oday Aboushi will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.

Chargers guard Oday Aboushi’s season has come to an end.

On Monday, it was confirmed that Aboushi sustained a torn ACL in Los Angeles’ 47-42 victory over the Browns.

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.

With a void at the right guard, head coach Brandon Staley said Michael Schofield will fill as the starter.

Schofield entered and played the remainder of the game after Aboushi exited with the injury.

Schofield started all 16 games for the Chargers in 2018 and 2019.

While the 30-year old is locked into the role, there’s still a chance rookie Brenden Jaimes, who Staley spoke highly of, could crack the lineup. Although, Staley feels like he isn’t quite ready to be a starter just yet.

Staley also added that the team could “possibly looking elsewhere” for help. Possible free-agent options include Larry Warford, Forrest Lamp, Nick Easton, among others.

Report: Chargers OL Oday Aboushi believed to have torn ACL

The Chargers could be without their starting right guard.

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.