Rashawn Slater addresses knee flare-up, misses fourth practice with Chargers
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Rashawn Slater missed his fourth consecutive practice for the Los Angeles Chargers due to a knee flare-up. The Pro Bowl left tackle experienced discomfort in his surgically repaired left knee after a padded practice session last week. Although Slater described the issue as 'nothing crazy,' he could not provide a timeline for his return. The Chargers are prioritizing his health with their preseason opener approaching against the Houston Texans, but Slater emphasized that this setback is a normal part of his recovery process after missing the entire 2025 season. The team plans to take a cautious approach ahead of their September 13 regular-season matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
- •Slater has missed four practices due to a knee flare-up
- •The injury is part of recovery from a torn patellar tendon
- •He returned to lighter workouts but remains cautious
- •Chargers are focused on ensuring his readiness for the regular season
- •Slater was not scheduled to play in Thursday's preseason game
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Rashawn Slater injury update: Chargers OT addresses knee Issue
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Rashawn Slater injury update: Chargers star addresses knee ‘flare-up’
"Rashawn SlaterRashawn Slater is asking Chargers fans not to treat his latest knee issue like another emergency. The Pro Bowl left tackle missed his fourth consecutive practice Tuesday after experiencing...
"Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater calls his injury scare ‘nothing concerning’ despite missing four days of practice.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 2:46 AMRashawn Slater injury update: Chargers OT addresses knee Issue
Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater calls his injury scare ‘nothing concerning’ despite missing four days of practice.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:22 PMRashawn Slater injury update: Chargers star addresses knee ‘flare-up’
Rashawn SlaterRashawn Slater is asking Chargers fans not to treat his latest knee issue like another emergency. The Pro Bowl left tackle missed his fourth consecutive practice Tuesday after experiencing...
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