Los Angeles Chargers Player Facing the Most Pressure in 2026
Summary
The Los Angeles Chargers faced many challenges in 2025 due to injuries to their star offensive linemen, Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. Both players are expected to recover and play in 2026, which is important for the team's hopes of winning the Super Bowl.Key Facts
- Justin Herbert, the Chargers' quarterback, was sacked 54 times in 2025, the second-most in the NFL.
- Rashawn Slater tore his patellar tendon in training camp and missed the entire 2025 season.
- Slater signed a four-year, $114 million contract, making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history.
- Joe Alt moved from right tackle to left tackle to help protect Herbert but also got injured in Week 9 and missed the rest of the season.
- The Chargers used nearly 30 different offensive line combinations in 2025 but still won 11 games and made the playoffs.
- Slater has had multiple serious injuries over four years and has missed almost two full seasons.
- Joe Alt earned a Pro Bowl nod despite playing only six games in 2024 but has yet to play a full NFL season due to injuries.
- Chargers’ general manager Joe Hortiz said both players are recovering faster than expected and aim to be ready for the 2026 season.
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