The Los Angeles Chargers will have to play the entire season without star left tackle Rashawn Slater , but the team has options when it comes to mitigating his absence. Jim Harbaugh laid out the team's plan to replace Slater during media availability Friday.

Slater tore his patellar tendon in practice Thursday, which means the two-time Pro Bowl tackle is done for the year. Harbaugh called the loss of Slater a "gut punch," according to Eric Smith of the official team website .

Fortunately for the Chargers, they have another former first-round pick with plenty of experience at left tackle. Harbaugh said Joe Alt , the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 draft, will move to left tackle. Backup Trey Pipkins , who started 15 games at right guard last year, will replace Alt at right t

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