Oct 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (70) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Chargers' Rashawn Slater shocks fans with post-injury appearance

Originally posted on Los Angeles Chargers on SI
By Thomas Martinez | Last updated Nov 12, 2025 9:12 AM ET

The Los Angeles Chargers secured their seventh win of the season against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night football. The Chargers' offensive line has suffered a dramatic amount of injuries this season and fielded their 19th different combination against the Steelers.

The Chargers' injury nightmare began in early August during training camp when all-pro tackle Rashawn Slater suffered a ruptured patellar tendon at practice and would miss the entire 2025 season.

Chargers beat writer Daniel Popper of the Athletic wrote shortly following the injury and in discussion with a physician with the Los Angeles Angels that Slater will be faced with a 10-12 month recovery time.

Slater has not been seen around the Chargers by the general public and there have been no updates regarding his recovery timetable.

The Chargers' social media team snuck in a shocking surprise for fans in a victory video on Monday, showing the Chargers returning to the locker room. Rashawn Slater is seen walking under his own power and seemingly with a normal gait with tackle Trey Pipkins and behind wide receiver Quentin Johnston.

victory monday? victory monday pic.twitter.com/nZDBqtN0S1
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) November 10, 2025

First time I’ve seen Slater since the injury. We miss you #70! pic.twitter.com/oqL4zeofg7
— Hanan Dery (@HananDery) November 10, 2025

The teaser from the Chargers social media team was likely intentional given their track record and attention to detail. It is a positive sign for the star lineman on his road to recovery to see him walking and around the team again.

Not much can be determined from such a brief clip of video. Rashawn Slater will miss the entire 2025 season but it appears he is progressing in a positive direction.

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