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Chargers’ season goes from bad to worse with latest injury blow to Justin Herbert’s protection

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Martinez, V. (2026, October 5). Chargers’ season goes from bad to worse with latest injury blow to Justin Herbert’s protection. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/sports/chargers-dealt-major-rashawn-slater-injury-blow-after-starting-season-0-4/

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The Los Angeles Chargers are struggling through a tough start to their season with four consecutive losses. The team faces another setback as Pro Bowl offensive tackle Rashawn Slater is likely dealing with a high-ankle sprain that could sideline him for several weeks following an MRI on Monday. This injury adds to the ongoing challenges, given Slater’s history of missing significant time due to injuries in previous seasons. With upcoming games against formidable opponents like the Broncos, Chiefs, and Rams, the Chargers are under pressure to make changes if they hope to turn their season around.

Written by AI on 2026-10-05, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Los Angeles Chargers' already struggling 2023 season took another hit when Pro Bowl offensive tackle Rashawn Slater was believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain during a game against the Denver Broncos on September 30. Based on initial exams, Slater is expected to miss several weeks but will confirm his return timeline with an MRI Monday. This marks the second consecutive season that Slater has been sidelined by major injuries; in 2025, he missed the entire year due to a ruptured patellar tendon. With the Chargers currently at four straight losses and facing tough opponents like the Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Rams next, head coach Jim Harbaugh emphasized that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s job is secure but acknowledged the need for significant changes before their season completely collapses.

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The team has kicked off the year with four straight losses and it doesn’t look like things are close to improving. asserted

things → kick → losses

Now, injuries have begun to take its toll on the slumping Chargers as Pro Bowl offensive tackle Rashawn Slater is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain. asserted

Slater → begin → sprain

Based on initial exams, Slater is expected to miss several weeks but will confirm the timeline to return with an MRI Monday. asserted

Slater → base → MRI

This marks the second consecutive season that Slater is sidelined by a major injury. asserted

Slater → mark → injury

In 2025, Slater missed the entire year after he suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee during training camp. asserted

he → miss → camp

The 27-year-old can’t seem to stay on the field as he also missed 14 games in 2022. asserted

he → seem → 2022

Though Slater has impressed at left tackle, his biggest issue is staying healthy. asserted

issue → impress → tackle

While Slater’s ankle injury isn’t season-ending, it’s certainly not ideal for a team that is still searching for its first win of the season. asserted

that → end → season

But the Chargers’ season only gets harder as their next three games are against the Broncos, Chiefs and Rams. asserted

games → get → Broncos

The Chargers likely have to make a drastic change now that October has arrived. asserted

October → have → change

Head coach Jim Harbaugh stated that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s job is secure, but the Chargers will have undergo some sort of transformation before the season absolutely implodes. asserted

season → state → transformation

Chargers’ season goes from bad to worse with latest injury blow to Justin Herbert’s protection

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