Chargers' Joey Bosa Out with Foot Injury After Being Carted Off Field vs. Packers

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa was carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.

The team initially said he was questionable to return due to a foot injury but downgraded him to out midway through the third quarter.

ESPN's Kris Rhim provided more context on when Bosa was injured:

Injuries have been an all too common occurrence for the four-time Pro Bowler since the Chargers selected him third overall in 2016. He has logged a full season just twice across his career.

In 2022, Bosa was out for 12 games because of a groin tear. This year, a fractured left big toe along with a hamstring problem sidelined him for a 24-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4 and then limited his availability for the next two games.

Even though the Chargers only listed him as questionable in their initial update, some fans will be expecting the worst based on how emotional Bosa was on the sideline. The rest of his season could be in serious jeopardy.

His absence will be a significant blow for the defense considering his 6.5 sacks are second on the team behind Khalil Mack (nine). The Chargers were already allowing a league-worst 291.2 passing yards per game as well.

Opposing quarterbacks will have an even easier time against L.A. without the threat of Bosa rushing off the edge.