Rashawn Slater returns to Chargers practice after knee issues
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rashawn Slater participated in practice with the Chargers on Saturday for the first time in weeks. The left tackle had missed all of last season due to a torn patellar tendon and more recent complications with the same knee. Slater was a limited participant, but his return is viewed positively as the team prepares for Week 1. The Chargers will start the season without center Tyler Biadasz, who is sidelined with a knee injury, increasing the importance of Slater's involvement in the offensive line.
- •Slater returns to practice after a lengthy absence.
- •His participation is limited but encourages hopes for Week 1 readiness.
- •Tyler Biadasz is out with a knee injury.
- •Jake Slaughter is expected to step in as center.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Rashawn Slater returns to practice, participates in 11-on-11
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers injury update: Rashawn Slater returns to practice
- 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Rashawn Slater returns to Chargers practice
"Rashawn Slater returned to practice for the Chargers on Tuesday, participating in 11-on-11 drills without limitation.
"The Chargers got a key piece of their offensive line back at practice on Saturday.
"The Los Angeles Chargers' offense just got a massive piece back on the field.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 8:15 PMRashawn Slater returns to practice, participates in 11-on-11
Rashawn Slater returned to practice for the Chargers on Tuesday, participating in 11-on-11 drills without limitation.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:25 AMChargers injury update: Rashawn Slater returns to practice
The Los Angeles Chargers' offense just got a massive piece back on the field.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:32 PMRashawn Slater returns to Chargers practice
The Chargers got a key piece of their offensive line back at practice on Saturday.
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