Chargers OL Rashawn Slater’s season-ending injury ‘a gut punch,’ Jim Harbaugh says
August 8, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers are moving forward without Rashawn Slater. The offensive lineman has been sidelined for the season due to a torn patellar tendon. Coach Jim Harbaugh described the injury as a “gut punch” on Friday. Slater was injured Thursday during practice, just two weeks after signing a $114 million contract extension. Joe Alt will move from right to left tackle, while Trey Pipkins will take over at right tackle. Running back Najee Harris is still recovering from an eye injury. In Sunday’s preseason game against New Orleans, Taylor Heinicke will start at quarterback, with Trey Lance getting most of the snaps.