Austin Deculus - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Unavailable for wild-card round Deculus (oblique) is inactive for Sunday night's wild-card contest against the Patriots, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Deculus is dealing with an apparent oblique injury, and he'll now be forced to miss the opening round of the postseason. In his absence, the Chargers' depth will be a little thin behind starting offensive tackles Jamaree Salyer and Trey Pipkins versus New England.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers trying to figure out offensive line on the fly ahead of stiff test from Steelers

The Los Angeles Chargers will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night with a new-look offensive line after left tackle Joe Alt suffered a season-ending high ankle sprain

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Chargers OT Joe Alt needs season-ending surgery after another high ankle sprain

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt will require season-ending surgery to repair a high ankle sprain he sustained in a 27-20 win at the Tennessee Titans on Sunday

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready to return Deculus (ankle) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Deculus was inactive for the Chargers' Week 8 win over the Vikings. He managed to practice all week leading up to the game against Tennessee, logging two limited sessions before upgrading to full participation Friday. Deculus is in line to serve as tackle depth in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 8 Deculus (ankle) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Deculus will sit out of Thursday's game due to an ankle injury he picked up against the Colts on Sunday. He started at left tackle in the last three games, but the Chargers got a boost to their offensive line with the returns of Joe Alt (ankle) and Trey Pipkins (knee).

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Sunday's game Deculus (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Colts, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Deculus briefly left Sunday's game after sustaining an ankle injury in the first quarter, but he's back in at left tackle for the second frame.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Sunday's game Deculus (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Colts, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Deculus briefly left Sunday's game after sustaining an ankle injury in the first quarter but he's back in at left tackle for the second frame.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Deculus (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup with the Colts.

Impact Deculus suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter, and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. Foster Sarell is a top candidate to replace him at left tackle against Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Herbert backs up Jim Harbaugh's lofty praise in rallying depleted Chargers to victory

Justin Herbert's play to set up the game-winning field goal in the Los Angeles Chargers' 29-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins allowed head coach Jim Harbaugh to heap more praise o...

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Chargers' injured O-line faces Commanders' ineffective pass rush in showdown of struggling fronts

It’s hard to win without controlling the line of scrimmage, as the Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Chargers were reminded last week

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Joe Alt's ankle injury leaves the Chargers' offensive line in a bad spot

The Los Angeles Chargers went into training camp expecting their offensive line to be a major strength

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants' Malik Nabers carted off against Chargers with knee injury

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was carted off the field with an injured right knee against the Los Angeles Chargers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets traded to Chargers Houston traded Deculus to the Chargers on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick, Omar Navarro of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact After regular starting left tackle Rashawn Slater went to the injured reserve list with a season-ending kneecap injury earlier in camp, it makes some sense for the Chargers to exchange a bit of draft capital to beef up their depth at offensive tackle. Deculus profiles as an experienced swing backup at that position for 2025.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers fan favorite shown the door despite a strong preseason After a flurry of moves on Tuesday, which included a surprising last-second trade with the Houston Texans to acquire offensive tackle Austin...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Chargers acquire tackle Austin Deculus from Texans in a trade

The Los Angeles Chargers have acquired tackle Austin Deculus from the Houston Texans

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Surprising release opened the door for Chargers trade fans have been begging for The Los Angeles Chargers shockingly released 2025 sixth-round OL Branson Taylor, which opened the door for a trade with the Houston Texans f...

AUGUST 26, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Tommy DeVito is one of many quarterbacks released as teams trim rosters to 53 players

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AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Austin Deculus, Houston Texans, Offensive Tackle 2016: 2017 Under Armour All-America Game selection...Was a first-team all-district pick as a senior....2015: Earned first-team all-district...

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Practices Wednesday Deculus (ankle) did not show up on Houston's injury report Wednesday.

Impact Deculus was ruled out indefinitely after suffering an ankle injury during practice in September. The 23-year-old has been unable to practice or take the field in any capacity until now. He'll try to make his season debut Sunday against the Titans.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Deculus (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Raiders, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Deculus remains out indefinitely, as was reported by Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com previously. He'll try to return in Week 8 against the Titans.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for another absence Deculus (ankle) was ruled out Friday for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Deculus was ruled out indefinitely after suffering an injury during practice Sept. 23. He didn't practice in any capacity during the week, leaving it unclear when he may be able to retake the field.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Deculus (ankle) is out Sunday against the Chargers.

Impact Deculus was unable to practice all week after missing Sunday's loss to the Bears. It was reported last Friday by Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com that he was out indefinitely, so his inability to suit up in Week 4 should not come as a surprise. However, his ability to avoid IR so far could be a sign he may be ready to return in Week 5 against the Jaguars.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans vs. Bears Injury Update: Rookie OT Austin Deculus Out Indefinitely The final injury report ahead of the Houston Texans Week 3 match against the Bears features offensive tackle Austin Deculus.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Out indefinitely Deculus (ankle) is out indefinitely, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Per Wilson, the rookie suffered the ankle injury during a recent practice. While the extent of the issue remains unclear, it sounds like Deculus will miss more than just Week 3, so Houston may elect to put him on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steady tackle heads to Houston The Texans selected Deculus in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 205th overall.

Impact Deculus stands out as an experienced right tackle after starting for four seasons at LSU against SEC competition. He has long arms and solid/modest athleticism, so he should be a reliable backup at the next level.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Chargers trying to figure out offensive line on the fly ahead of stiff test from Steelers

Chargers OT Joe Alt needs season-ending surgery after another high ankle sprain

Justin Herbert backs up Jim Harbaugh's lofty praise in rallying depleted Chargers to victory

Chargers' injured O-line faces Commanders' ineffective pass rush in showdown of struggling fronts

Joe Alt's ankle injury leaves the Chargers' offensive line in a bad spot

Giants' Malik Nabers carted off against Chargers with knee injury

Chargers acquire tackle Austin Deculus from Texans in a trade

Tommy DeVito is one of many quarterbacks released as teams trim rosters to 53 players