All of these injuries are starting to melt together at this point.
On Monday afternoon, Brandon Staley told members of the media that defensive tackle Austin Johnson suffered a combination of an MCL injury and a fractured knee. The injury unfortunately adds Johnson to the long list of other Chargers starters who are out for the entirety of the 2022 season.
Austin Johnson has an MCL injury and fractured knee, per Brandon Staley. He is out for the season.
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) November 7, 2022
Through eight games, Johnson recorded 22 total tackles, three tackles for loss, and a sack.