Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater has been ruled out for the entire season after suffering a severe knee injury during practice. The star offensive lineman sustained a torn patellar tendon and will undergo season-ending surgery, a significant blow for the team just weeks after signing a record-breaking contract worth $114 million. The Chargers now face the challenge of replacing their cornerstone lineman, an essential part of their offensive line, as they prepare for the upcoming season amid growing concerns around other injuries across the NFL.