Rashawn Slater Returns to Practice on Monday
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (foot) ...
Not good. Rashawn Slater insists his missed practices are no big deal, but we know better than to take camp reassurances at face value. When an elite protector sidelined by injury issues downplays a layoff, red flags immediately go up given how Christian Darrisaw saw his games played drop to just 10 due to lingering physical setbacks.
Justin Herbert and Omarion Hampton depend on efficient offensive line play to reach their full fantasy point scoring potential. It is too soon to panic, but monitor Slater’s health before drafting Chargers skill position players at aggressive ADPs.
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (foot) ...
The Los Angeles Chargers and standout left tackle Rashawn ...
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Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are currently ahead of schedule in their recoveries, with both players aiming to be fully prepared for the start of training camp. Slater is working back from a ruptured patellar tendon, while Alt is healing from recurring high-ankle sprains that prematurely ended his 2025 season.
Although their progress is encouraging, the team is prioritizing a patient approach to ensure neither tackle is rushed back before they are ready. Their return will be a massive fantasy catalyst for Justin Herbert, who was a fantasy QB1 last year despite playing behind a line lacking its Pro Bowl anchors for most of the season. Slater and Alts return reinforces Omarion Hampton as a premier breakout candidate after flashing true bell-cow usage (17.3 touches per game) as a rookie before his year was derailed by his own ankle issues.