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The Los Angeles Chargers offensive line has been dealt a significant blow. All-Pro left tackle Rashawn Slater will be sidelined for the entire 2025 season with a ruptured patellar tendon, the team confirmed.

Slater left Thursday’s practice on the back of a medical cart. He was noticeably devastated during his trip back inside the team’s complex, slamming his fist on the cart and tossing his helmet.

The 26-year-old is expected to undergo surgery to repair the torn tendon. The Chargers moved Slater to injured reserve.

Slater was executing a block during a team drill when he fell to the ground. He quickly grabbed his left leg as he lay on the turf in noticeable pain. Slater could not stand on the leg, so his teammates and Chargers trainers helpe

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