Rashawn Slater Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Raiders vs Chargers game on Nov 30, 2025 with our National Football League injury report.Aug 9, 2025
Goes on IR
The Chargers placed Slater (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Slater will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured patella tendon that he suffered during Thursday's practice, and he will miss the entire 2025 season as a result. He signed a four-year, $114 million contract extension with the Chargers in late July, and he will shift his focus towards being fully healthy for the 2026 campaign. With Slater sidelined, Joe Alt will move over to left tackle while Trey Pipkins set to serve at right tackle.
Aug 7, 2025
Suffers season-ending injury
Slater, who was carted off the field during Thursday's practice, sustained a torn patellar tendon.
ANALYSIS
As a result, Slater will undergo surgery to repair the injury and will miss the 2025 season. The Pro Bowl left tackle, who is in line to be placed on IR, recently signed a four-year $114 million contract extension with the Chargers, and in his looming absence, Joe Alt is a candidate to move to left tackle, while Trey Pipkins fills at right tackle, as was the case Thursday after Slater's departure, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
Aug 7, 2025
Carted off due to leg injury
Slater was carted off the field after suffering a left leg injury in practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Slater's injury comes less than two weeks after he signed a four-year, $114 million contract that gave him the highest annual salary for an offensive lineman in NFL history. The exact nature and severity of Slater's injury is still being evaluated, so a potential recovery timeline for the standout left tackle has yet to be established.
Jul 27, 2025
Gets historic contract extension
Slater agreed to a four-year, $114 million contract extension with the Chargers on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Slater's extension makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman on a per-year basis in NFL history. The deal also includes a record $92 million in guarantees. The 2021 first-round pick is a two-time Pro Bowler who, after missing the majority of the 2022 season with a ruptured biceps, has played all but two regular-season games over the last two seasons. Not only does this deal secure Slater as the Chargers' long-term left tackle, but it's also a clear investment in a revamped offensive line to protect franchise quarterback Justin Herbert.
Oct 13, 2024
Returning to action
Slater (pectoral) is active Sunday against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Slater missed the team's Week 4 loss to the Chiefs, and after their Week 5 bye, logged a trio of limited practices that earned him a questionable tag for Week 6. The return of the Northwestern product should be a significant boost for the Chargers' offensive line.
Sep 27, 2024
Won't play vs. Chiefs
Slater (pectoral) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Kansas City.
ANALYSIS
Slater injured his pectoral during the Chargers' Week 3 loss to the Steelers. He wasn't able to practice all week, but with the Bolts on a bye for Week 5, he'll have more time to rest and heal ahead of Week 6 against the Broncos on Oct. 13. Jamaree Salyer saw additional snaps in Week 3 after Slater left the game. Salyer and Foster Sarell are candidates to start at left tackle for Sunday's contest.
Sep 22, 2024
Leaves game early
Slater (pectoral) has exited Sunday's game against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Slater's departure from the contest will be a blow to the Chargers' offensive line and Taylor Heinicke's blindside, as Justin Herbert (ankle) has also exited. Foster Sarell will man left tackle duties while Slater is sidelined.
May 2, 2024
Option exercised
The Chargers exercised Slater's 2025 fifth-year option, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
This was a no-brainer for new Chargers GM Joe Hortiz. After missing most of 2022 with a torn biceps, Slater returned to start all 17 games last season. As a 2021 rookie, Slater finished fourth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting, made the Pro Bowl and was a second-team All-Pro selection. The Chargers hope Slater can return to his dominant rookie-year form.
Aug 8, 2023
Returns to practice
Slater (illness) was able to practice Tuesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Slater sat out Sunday, but it appears the 24-year-old was able to make a quick recovery. He'll now return his focus to getting prepared for the 2023 season and holding down the left tackle spot on the Chargers' offensive line.
Aug 7, 2023
Sits out Sunday's scrimmage
Slater didn't participate in Sunday's scrimmage due to an illness, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Slater was one of several Chargers players who were absent Sunday due to an illness, although it seems unlikely that his regular-season availability will be impacted. Whether he'll be able to suit up for Saturday's preseason opener against the Rams remains to be seen.
May 31, 2023
Returns from injury
Slater (biceps) told reporters on Wednesday that he's back to feeling 100 percent after last season's injury, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Los Angeles' star left tackle said he's been fully healthy "for a while," after missing the final 15 games (including playoffs) of the 2022 NFL season with a biceps injury. After an All-Pro rookie season in 2021, expect the third-year pro to return to form and shore up a Chargers offensive line that was middle of the pack last season.
Jan 10, 2023
Nearing return
Los Angeles designated Slater (biceps) for return from injured reserve Tuesday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley has already ruled Slater out from playing in Saturday's wild-card game against the Jaguars, but the standout left tackle will resume practicing Tuesday and could be available if Los Angeles advances to the divisional round. Jamaree Salyer has been holding down the fort in Slater's absence, but adding one of the game's premier offensive tackles back to their roster would undoubtedly be a positive development for the Chargers down the road.
Oct 2, 2022
May not be done for the year
Slater (biceps) has a chance of making a late-season return from IR, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Slater's biceps surgery was initially reported to be season-ending, but the Chargers are holding out hope that he could make a return to the field late in the regular season, or potentially during the playoffs. More information about Slater's chances of returning to action this year should be made available as he progresses in his rehab process. In the meantime, at least, rookie sixth-round pick Jamaree Salyer will have to hold down the fort at left tackles.
Sep 28, 2022
Officially goes on IR
Slater (biceps) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Slater suffered a ruptured biceps tendon injury in the Chargers' 38-10 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday. It was reported Monday that after underdoing additional tests that he would be out for the season, so the move to IR was just a formality. Slater will now focus on being ready for the 2023 season, while Storm Norton should take over as the starting left tackle beginning in Week 4 against the Texans.
Sep 26, 2022
Done for season
Slater is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022 season due to a ruptured biceps tendon, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Additional tests on the biceps injury Slater sustained in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars revealed a ruptured tendon, which will sideline Slater for the rest of the season. The 2021 first-round pick is the latest notable name on the Chargers' offense to get bitten by the injury bug. Storm Norton will take over at left tackle.
Sep 26, 2022
Set for additional tests
Slater (biceps) is undergoing additional testing on his injury Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Slater was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars in third quarter with a injured biceps and Monday's tests will determine the severity of injury. The left tackle could be looking at lengthy absence, potentially leaving Storm Norton as the next man up at left tackle.
Sep 25, 2022
Seen in sling after game
Slater (biceps) was seen in a sling following the Chargers' 38-10 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Slater headed to the locker room early in the third quarter with a biceps injury, but his exact diagnosis isn't yet clear. If he's forced to miss additional time, Storm Norton will likely serve as the team's starting left tackle.
Sep 25, 2022
Questionable to return
Slater is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to a biceps injury.
ANALYSIS
Slater walked with trainers to the locker room early in the third quarter, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return. Storm Norton entered the game at left tackle following Slater's departure.
Dec 20, 2021
Activated off COVID-19 list
Slater was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Slater was sidelined for the team's Week 15 contest against the Chiefs after testing positive for the virus earlier in the week. The rookie first-round pick is expected to be back protecting Justin Herbert's blindside against the Texans in Week 16.
Dec 15, 2021
Will miss Thursday's game
Coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that Slater (illness) will be out for Thursday night's matchup against Kansas City, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Staley also said that Trey Pipkins will start in place of Slater who has started every game so far this season. The rookie first-rounder will be a major loss along the Chargers' offensive line as they go up against a Chiefs pass rush that has averaged 3.3 sacks per game over their last three contests.
Dec 13, 2021
Lands on COVID list
Slater (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear whether Slater tested positive for the virus or if he's considered a close contact, but hit availability for Thursday's matchup with the Chiefs is now in question. It seems unlikely the rookie first-round pick will be available given the quick turnaround.
Sep 9, 2021
Good to go
Slater (back) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Slater is back to full health after struggling with a back injury during training camp. The No. 13 pick in April's draft, Slater is expected to start at left tackle right away.
Aug 18, 2021
Misses practice Monday
Slater (back) missed Chargers practice Monday and Tuesday, Gilbert Manzano of L.A. Daily reports.
ANALYSIS
Slater sustained the setback during walkthrough workout Monday morning, coach Brandon Staley said. The 2021 first-round pick is expected back for the two scrimmages with the 49ers on Thursday and Friday, which would put him in line to see some action in the Chargers' second preseason game. Slater is expected to protect Justin Herbert blindside this year so it is likely that Los Angeles will be cautious with the Northwestern product.
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