Chargers Lose Rashawn Slater To IR After Right Ankle Surgery

Los Angeles Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater was placed on injured reserve Friday after having right ankle surgery.

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Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 9:31 PM

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Los Angeles Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater was placed on injured reserve following right ankle surgery.
Slater suffered a high ankle sprain against the Seattle Seahawks and will miss at least four games.
The 0-4 Chargers will begin Slater's rehab immediately as they prepare to host the Denver Broncos.

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The Los Angeles Chargers placed offensive tackle Rashawn Slater on injured reserve on Friday following right ankle surgery. Slater underwent the procedure on Thursday after sustaining a high ankle sprain during the team's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He will miss at least four games and is set to begin rehabilitation immediately.

Slater's absence compounds significant injury troubles for the Chargers, who are currently off to a 0-4 start this season. Other injured players on the roster include Joe Alt, Kayode Awosika, Derwin James Jr., Donte Jackson, and Ladd McConkey ahead of Sunday's AFC West game against the Denver Broncos.

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Chargers Lose Rashawn Slater To IR After Right Ankle Surgery

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