Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater is reportedly believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain, getting hurt in their Sunday loss to *our* Seattle Seahawks. This gut punch comes as the Bolts are already spiraling at a dismal 0-4, and it’s a huge blow to their season before it even really got going.
Another Gut Punch for the Struggling Chargers
NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reports the belief is a high-ankle sprain for Slater, a critical piece of their offensive line. He is set to undergo an MRI to confirm the diagnosis, but if it comes back positive, he is expected to miss multiple weeks. For a team that can’t buy a win, losing a talent like Slater for an extended period just twists the knife even deeper. Our Seahawks certainly took advantage of a reeling team on Sunday, and this news only solidifies how rough things are getting down in Los Angeles.
A History of Injuries Haunts the Bolts’ Line
Slater’s injury history isn’t helping matters, either. He missed the entire 2025 season with a torn patellar tendon, and a torn biceps sidelined him for most of the 2022 season. The Chargers are unfortunately no strangers to playing without their star left tackle. Adding to their woes, right tackle Joe Alt also suffered a neck injury on Sunday, and he too missed most of last season. With their offensive line decimated and an 0-4 record glaring at them, climbing out of the hole they’ve dug themselves this season is looking like an almost impossible task. For Seattle fans, it means that Sunday’s victory over them holds even more weight as we watch another contender struggle to find their footing.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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