Rashawn Slater, the Chargers' left tackle, suffered a knee injury that concluded his 2025 season just days after signing a record contract extension. This injury represents a significant setback for the team, which has a history of losing key players. The Chargers now face the challenge of protecting quarterback Justin Herbert without compromising their offense. Former NFL players emphasized the importance of a strong left tackle for pass protection and the repercussions of Slater's absence on the overall protection scheme.
"It's like a gut punch to the solar plexus," coach Jim Harbaugh said in the aftermath of the July 27 injury. "Takes the wind out of you."
The basis of your pass [protection] basically is, you pay a ton of money to somebody that's just going to lock down that end, the blind side," retired NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said.
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