The Chargers are signing offensive tackle David Sharpe, according to reporter Aaron Wilson. The signing of Sharpe comes in the wake of the season-ending injury to Rashawn Slater, which occurred this past Thursday at practice.

On Thursday, Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater was carted off the practice field after suffering a torn patellar tendon in his left knee while falling backward. The 26-year-old, two-time Pro Bowler recently signed a four-year, $114 million contract extension with the Chargers.

The Chargers will move second-year tackle Joe Alt from the right side of the line to the left to replace Slater, and several players will battle for the starting right tackle job.