Rashawn Slater absent from Chargers practice for third straight day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
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.
- •Rashawn Slater sitting out practice for the third consecutive day.
- •Head coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned a planned veteran's rest for Slater.
- •Branson Taylor filled in at left tackle during practice.
- •Other players missing include Trey Pipkins and Tarheeb Still.
- •Slater is reportedly on track in his recovery from injury.
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers OT Rashawn Slater dealing with flare-up in his knee
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Rashawn Slater sits out practice for third consecutive day
"Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater missed his fourth straight practice on Tuesday and the reason for it involves his surgically repaired left knee.
"For the third consecutive day, Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater is absent from practice.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 8:09 PMChargers OT Rashawn Slater dealing with flare-up in his knee
Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater missed his fourth straight practice on Tuesday and the reason for it involves his surgically repaired left knee.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:10 PMRashawn Slater sits out practice for third consecutive day
For the third consecutive day, Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater is absent from practice.
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