Slater (pectoral) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Kansas City.
Slater injured his pectoral during the Chargers' Week 3 loss to the Steelers. He wasn't able to practice all week, but with the Bolts on a bye for Week 5, he'll have more time to rest and heal ahead of Week 6 against the Broncos on Oct. 13. Jamaree Salyer saw additional snaps in Week 3 after Slater left the game. Salyer and Foster Sarell are candidates to start at left tackle for Sunday's contest.
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Chargers' Rashawn Slater: Leaves game early
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Slater (pectoral) has exited Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Slater's departure from the contest will be a blow to the Chargers' offensive line and Taylor Heinicke's blindside, as Justin Herbert (ankle) has also exited. Foster Sarell will man left tackle duties while Slater is sidelined.
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Chargers' Rashawn Slater: Returns to practice
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Slater (illness) was able to practice Tuesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Slater sat out Sunday, but it appears the 24-year-old was able to make a quick recovery. He'll now return his focus to getting prepared for the 2023 season and holding down the left tackle spot on the Chargers' offensive line.
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Chargers' Rashawn Slater: Sits out Sunday's scrimmage
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Slater didn't participate in Sunday's scrimmage due to an illness, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Slater was one of several Chargers players who were absent Sunday due to an illness, although it seems unlikely that his regular-season availability will be impacted. Whether he'll be able to suit up for Saturday's preseason opener against the Rams remains to be seen.