The Los Angeles Chargers were without their franchise left tackle at Saturday's training camp practice and the hope will have to be that it won't be much more than that.
When asked about Slater's status, head coach Jim Harbaugh would not elaborate on the issue stating that he is being held out due to an "abundance of caution". Let's hope so.
Rashawn Slater felt “something” during yesterday’s practice and was pulled, according to Jim Harbaugh. Slater then did not practice today. Harbaugh said the decision was an “abundance of caution.” Harbaugh refused to provide any further details on the nature of the injury.
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) July 28, 2024
That sounds like the Harbaugh football fans have become accustomed to.
Rashawn Slater injury status is something to keep tabs on
The Chargers know what they have in Slater. He's the starting left tackle and there is no competition for that job. So, it's quite possible that the team just doesn't want to push him when there is no need to.
However, it is also troubling not to see him out there. It's early in camp and with the offensive line being the most important part of Harbaugh's teams, you want to see the group be able to work together as much as possible.
If there is one player the Chargers can least afford to have injured not named Justin Herbert, it's Slater.
