The Los Angeles Chargers’ standout left tackle, Rashawn Slater, arguably had his best year as a pro during the 2024 campaign. He allowed 22 pressures, 12 hurries, seven quarterback hits, and three sacks in 15 starts while posting a 90.4 pass-blocking grade, an 82.8 run-blocking grade, and a 91.1 overall PFF grade, ranking third, fifth, and second among qualified offensive tackles. Slater’s efforts earned him his second Pro Bowl selection.
The Los Angeles Chargers’ LT enters the final year of his contract
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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
Since the Chargers exercised his fully guaranteed 5th-year option last May for the 2025 season, Rashawn Slater will make $19.040 million in the final year of his rookie contract. The standout left tackle and the front office are both interested in securing a long-term contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid offensive linemen in the league. Slater has yet to sign a deal and decided to skip voluntary OTAs.
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Los Angeles Chargers’ top lineman attends minicamp
Los Angeles Chargers, Rashawn Slater
Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (70) lines up against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Rashawn Slater attended all three days of mandatory minicamp this week, avoiding $100,000 in fines. During Thursday’s press conference, via Gavino Borquez of Chargers Wire, the standout tackle explained why he decided not to hold out of mandatory minicamp. Slater said he doesn’t want to miss any time and loves being with his teammates in Los Angeles.
“I don’t want to miss any time,” Slater said, via Borquez. “I love being here. It’s important. This is what we do, I love these guys.
“To be honest with you, I’m just going to continue training. I haven’t really thought that far ahead, but my intention is to play this year.”
Here’s a look at Spotrac’s projected contract for the 2x Pro Bowler
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Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; AFC offensive lineman Rashawn Slater of the Los Angeles Chargers (70) during the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Contract Length: 5 years
Average Per Year: $25.6 million
Total Contract Amount: $128 million
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