# Rashawn Slater

NFL player. Position: **OT (Left Tackle)**. Team: **LAC** (Los Angeles Chargers).

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** Left Tackle
- **Team:** LAC (Los Angeles Chargers)
- **Status:** Elite franchise left tackle

## 2026 Outlook

Elite left tackle returning from patellar tendon rupture in his left knee suffered during 2025 training camp. Slater missed the entire 2025 season as a result. NFL executives surveyed by ESPN in 2026 ranked him as an honorable mention in the top-10 offensive tackle rankings. Multiple evaluators believe "he's absolutely a top-10 tackle" and expect him to return to the top-10 rankings in 2027 after his recovery trajectory in 2026 plays out. The Chargers' offensive line strength for 2026 depends heavily on both Slater and right tackle Joe Alt returning to full health. Their partnership represents one of the league's strongest tackle duos when both are on the field. (per NFL Execs Expect Chargers' Joe Alt to Bounce Back From Injury With Big 2026 Season)

During August 2026 training camp, Slater exited practice briefly with an apparent minor issue but returned to watch the remainder of the session. Quarterback Justin Herbert was unconcerned, noting Slater "wanted to be out there." His overall recovery arc continues to track toward full availability for the 2026 season. (per Rashawn Slater exits practice with apparent injury)

## Role / Depth Chart

Starting left tackle. One of the league's elite franchise left tackles.

Recovering from patellar tendon rupture (left knee) suffered in 2025 training camp. Expected to be ready for 2026 season, though his recovery has not been smooth. In August 2026, he suffered a "flare up" in his surgically repaired knee and was held out of practice for more than a week, though head coach Jim Harbaugh expected him back before Week 1 (per Chargers' bad luck continues as offensive line injuries threaten their season again).

## Recent News

- 2026-08-04 — Chargers' 1st padded practice brings intensity, Slater injury update, O-line battle... (Chargers' 1st padded practice brings intensity, Slater injury update, O-line battle...)
- 2026-08-04 — Rashawn Slater exits practice with apparent injury (Rashawn Slater exits practice with apparent injury)
- 2026-07-17 — NFL Execs Expect Chargers' Joe Alt to Bounce Back From Injury With Big 2026 Season (NFL Execs Expect Chargers' Joe Alt to Bounce Back From Injury With Big 2026 Season)


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