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By Matt Audilet
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Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater missed the entire 2025 season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon during a training camp practice last August.
Slater has missed each of the Chargers' last four practice sessions after experiencing a minor flare-up on his surgically repaired right knee last week. It's currently unclear when the two-time Pro Bowler will return to practice.
Slater spoke to reporters on Tuesday, providing an encouraging update on his recovery process.
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“Nothing crazy,” Slater said, via team insider Kris Rhim of ESPN. “Nothing that's concerning.”
Slater said his ongoing absence from practice is part of his rehab process as he prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
The Chargers will open up their preseason schedule with a matchup against the Houston Texans on Thursday night. Then, the team will round out its preseason slate with games against the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams.
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The Chargers will open up their 2026 regular-season campaign with a Week 1 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 13.
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