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Slater's Return: Injury Risk & High Stakes | Los Angeles Chargers News
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The Chargers are counting on Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt to return at full strength in 2026, but their injury histories cast a shadow—Slater’s torn patellar tendon sidelined him all last season, while Alt missed chunks with an ankle injury. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell ranks Alt as potentially worth two first-round picks, but Slater’s injury baggage makes teams wary, even if he’s not for sale. Despite coaching optimism and a new offensive scheme, Slater’s past setbacks—missing two of his five seasons due to major injuries—mean his health and performance remain a critical, uncertain variable as his big contract kicks in.
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