Overview
- Left tackle Rashawn Slater went to the medical tent during the first 11‑on‑11 period on Tuesday and later ran several sets before remaining out of team drills while watching practice from the sideline.
- Chargers coaches have not issued a formal injury update and are managing Slater’s participation cautiously as they ramp up padded work in training camp.
- With Slater out of team drills, veterans Trey Pipkins and second‑year Branson Taylor split first‑team reps at left tackle, giving the team a look at its immediate depth.
- The scare has prompted internal monitoring of workloads and outside evaluation of tackle options, with trade interest in players such as Broderick Jones discussed as a contingency if availability becomes a problem.
- Slater’s health matters beyond camp because his 2025 absence coincided with a sharp rise in pressure rate and a drop in passing efficiency that helped Justin Herbert absorb 54 sacks last season.