Rashawn Slater exits Chargers practice with apparent injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater exited practice on August 4 with an apparent injury. He briefly went to the medical tent before returning to watch the remainder of the session. Trey Pipkins and Branson Taylor took over at left tackle during his absence. Quarterback Justin Herbert expressed a lack of concern, indicating Slater wanted to participate. Slater is returning from a torn patellar tendon that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season.
- •Slater left practice early due to an apparent injury.
- •He returned from the medical tent but did not participate further.
- •Trey Pipkins and Branson Taylor filled in at left tackle.
- •Justin Herbert downplayed concerns about Slater's condition.
- •Slater missed the entire 2025 season recovering from a previous injury.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Rashawn Slater exits practice with apparent injury
"The Chargers may have another injury concern along their offensive line.
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