To say the Chargers were desperate for help on their bruised, bloodied and bandaged offensive line was an understatement. So, they acquired tackle Trevor Penning from the New Orleans Saints before the NFL’s trade deadline Tuesday afternoon, the Chargers announced.

The Chargers lost left tackle Rashawn Slater to a season-ending knee injury during training back in August. Joe Alt, Slater’s replacement after moving from right tackle, suffered an ankle injury in Sunday’s victory over the Tennessee Titans that will require season-ending surgery.

In addition, right guard Mekhi Becton and replacement right tackle Trey Pipkins III have been sidelined by injuries at various points during the season. Plus, Bobby Hart, a right tackle, exited the Chargers’ 27-20 victory over the Titans in the

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