The Chargers took the field for the first time Friday without Rashawn Slater .

The team announced Thursday that Slater sustained a torn patellar tendon earlier the day in practice and will undergo surgery to repair the injury. He will miss the 2025 season and be placed on Injured Reserve.

Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh gave his reaction to the injury for the first time on Friday.

"It's like a gut punch right to the solar plexus, takes the wind out of you," Harbaugh said. "Really can't even talk too much. Don't really have the words to think about anything else.

"Just feel bad for Rashawn," Harbaugh added. "I know how much he's put into it, how much he's trained and I also know how he'll attack the rehab and train. He'll be back, not this season, but I know he'll be back."

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