Chargers defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand left last week's loss to the Commanders after only appearing on four defensive snaps due to a groin injury.
Hand, who was having a career year in his eighth year of NFL play, will be out for the next four games after being placed on injured reserve.
The 30-year-old had been working as a full-time starter for the first time in his career, already matching his previous five starts in six seasons with the Chargers this year.
Author's summary: Chargers place DT Da'Shawn Hand on IR due to groin injury.