Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater will miss the 2025 season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon in practice on Thursday. The injury will require surgery, and he will be placed on injured reserve.
Slater was seen struggling during a team drill when he collapsed before being rushed by linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu. He underwent medical attention but eventually needed assistance to get up from the ground due to his injured leg.
The news is a significant blow to the Chargers’ offense, which relies heavily on dominant rushing attacks. With Slater out, the team will likely move Joe Alt to left tackle and Trey Pipkins to right tackle. This shift could impact the team’s performance, especially with coach Jim Harbaugh expressing high expectations for the revamped offensive line.
Slater signed a four-year contract extension worth $113 million last week, making him one of the highest-paid NFL linemen by average annual pay. The injury comes at a tough time, as the team has already made other roster moves, including signing wide receiver Keenan Allen to a one-year deal earlier this week.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45922404/chargers-lose-rashawn-slater-season-patellar-rupture