Rashawn Slater absent from Chargers practice for third straight day

Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater missed practice again on August 10, marking his third consecutive absence. Head coach Jim Harbaugh previously stated that Slater was scheduled for a veteran's rest day. The reason for his continued absence on Sunday and Monday remains unclear, but there have been no reported setbacks in his recovery from a torn patellar tendon. The Chargers also saw other key players, including Trey Pipkins and Tarheeb Still, sit out practice, prompting Branson Taylor to assume the left tackle position with the first team as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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