A quiet hush fell over the Chargers ’ facility during Thursday’s practice after one of the team’s biggest stars went down with an injury.

Rashawn Slater — the Chargers’ star left tackle who became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history last month — sustained an apparent left leg injury during team drills.

On the play, edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu bull-rushed Slater, driving him backward. As Slater planted his left foot, he collapsed to the ground and immediately grabbed his leg.

He was down for several minutes before trainers and teammates helped him onto a cart. Slater appeared visibly distraught — throwing his helmet, slamming his hand on the cart and burying his face in his hands. Several teammates came over to console him before he left the field.

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