A different Chargers lineman will start at left tackle despite Trevor Penning trade

Right before the trade deadline buzzer, Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh sent the Saints a 2027 sixth-round pick for Trevor Penning. Getting Penning in the fold earlier in the week meant that he would get a chance to get at least a few practices in before Sunday's game vs. Pittsburgh. But at least for this week, the Chargers will opt against starting their new trade acquisition. Daniel Popper of The Athletic first posted the primary offensive line arrangement from Friday's practice. From left to right-LT Austin Deculus, LG Zion Johnson, C Bradley Bozeman, RG Mekhi Becton, and RT Trey Pipkins III. This week of practice represents the first time in over two weeks that Deculus was able to practice without appearing on the injury report. In Weeks 8 and 9, he was only a limited participant in practice. Harbaugh said that Penning is getting acclimated well. His work throughout the practice week was, "mostly at tackle". When asked about who would get the start at the tackle spots, Harbaugh rather bluntly pointed to the