Rashawn Slater, the Chargers’ star left tackle, sustained a torn patellar tendon in practice and will undergo season-ending surgery,

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.