Overview
- Slater left the opening 11-on-11 period at Chargers camp on Tuesday and went to the medical tent with a trainer, then tested through some sets before remaining on the sideline and not rejoining team drills.
- With Slater out of team work, Trey Pipkins and Branson Taylor split left-tackle reps in front of quarterback Justin Herbert to cover the position during practice.
- The Chargers have not issued an official injury update and reporters observed Slater showing no obvious limp; Herbert called Slater’s intent to return an encouraging sign.
- Slater missed all of 2025 with a torn patellar tendon and the team’s pass protection suffered in his absence, with pressure rate rising from 34.2% to 43.9% and passing efficiency falling, which makes any new setback especially consequential for the offense.
- Coaches will continue to monitor Slater and his playtime could prompt roster moves or added depth work at tackle as teams take note of how a single practice episode can reshape protection plans and trade interest across the league.