Los Angeles Chargers guard Mekhi Becton left Thursday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings after appearing to injure his hand and was listed as questionable to return , the team said, according to ESPN reporter Kris Rhim.

Becton, the veteran interior lineman the Chargers signed this offseason , trudged to the sideline in obvious discomfort in the first half as trainers examined his right hand. This meant the load was pushed onto the likes of Joe Alt and Bobby Hart, creating a fresh scramble alongside the team’s already thin offensive front depth.

Los Angeles held the lead when the injury occurred and desperately needed its top blockers to finish the night. Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 9 of 12 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown in the opening half, keeping the Char

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