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From Anthony De Leon : Rashawn Slater , the Chargers’ star left tackle who became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history last month, sustained a torn patellar tendon in practice and will undergo season-ending surgery, the team announced Thursday .

Slater went down in team drills after going up against edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu . As Slater planted his left foot, he collapsed to the ground and immediately grabbed his leg.

A quiet hush fell over the Chargers ’ facility while Slater stayed down for several minutes before trainers and teammates helped him

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