The Los Angeles Chargers' worst fears were realized Thursday afternoon as tests confirmed that two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater has indeed suffered a season-ending leg injury. The team announced that Slater suffered a torn patellar tendon and will be missing the whole 2025 season.

The No. 13 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Slater has become an invaluable piece of the Los Angeles offensive line. Slater made an immediate impact for the franchise, starting all 16 games as a rookie and earning first-team All-Rookie honors and a Pro Bowl nod.

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater has suffered a season-ending ruptured patella tendon and will undergo surgery to repair the ailment, the team announced Thursday.