Austin Johnson out for the entire season for the Chargers

The starting defensive tackle injured his knee during the win over the Falcons and will not play again in 2022.

COSTA MESA -- The Los Angeles Chargers lost another starter to a season-ending injury.

Defensive tackle Austin Johnson will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a sprained MCL and fractured left knee during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons, coach Brandon announced. Staley.

"I'm disappointed because Austin has been fantastic since he got here," Staley said. "We love coaching him, but this is part of the NFL."

Johnson, a seventh-year player, will join pass-rusher Joey Bosa, cornerback JC Jackson and left tackle Rashawn Slater on injured reserve.

The Chargers are optimistic that Bosa will return at some point this season. Jackson and Slater, however, will not.

Also, in the win over the Falcons, right tackle Trey Pipkins III aggravated a left medial collateral ligament problem and is day-to-day, Staley said.

Despite dealing with a host of injuries, the Bolts are 5-3, in second place in the AFC West behind the Kansas City Chiefs, and on pace to earn their first playoff berth in four seasons.

Wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, kicker Dustin Hopkins, defensive lineman Jerry Tillery, and pass-rusher Chris Rumph II are also dealing with injuries that have caused them to miss playing time.

Staley said Allen, Hopkins, Tillery, and Rumph are in their recoveries day-to-day, but Williams is week-to-week.

After signing a two-year, $14 million deal in free agency, Johnson started all eight games this season. He finished with 22 tackles, one sack, and one pass deflection.

Staley said it would be a work in progress to determine who will replace Johnson.

"We're going to work on that for the next 36 hours and we're going to go out on the practice field," Staley said. "We'll probably have a better idea then."

Candidates on the active roster include eight-year veteran Christian Covington and rookie Otito Ogbonnia.

The Chargers will play the San Francisco 49ers (4-4) in their Week 10 game at Levi's Stadium on Sunday night.

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