Rashawn Slater’s Shocking Four-Year Deal with Chargers: What It Means for the Team’s Future

Rashawn Slater, the Chargers’ stalwart left tackle, held his ground in camp—literally—without donning pads, all because his contract hadn’t been sealed yet. But that drought of activity? It’s about to end. Word on the street, echoed by multiple insiders, is that Slater inked a hefty four-year extension—talking 4 million, with a jaw-dropping million guaranteed. That deal doesn’t just pad his wallet; it catapults him to the top spot for average annual pay among offensive tackles across the league. Considering Slater’s been a bedrock on the Chargers’ line since his debut—biceps injury in 2022 aside—this new chapter cements his place as a cornerstone for years to come. For the 13th pick of the 2021 draft, the future’s looking remarkably bright. LEARN MORE

According to multiple reports, Slater and the Chargers have agreed to a four-year extension. It is worth 4 million with million in guaranteed money. Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater hasn’t been practicing at training camp because he had not signed a contract extension yet, but that will likely change when the Chargers are next on the field. Slater is entering his fifth season. He was limited to three games in 2022 because of a ruptured biceps, but has otherwise been a fixture on the offensive line for the Chargers since entering the league. Sunday’s agreement sets up a longer run in that role for the 13th overall pick of the 2021 draft. The deal gives Slater the highest average annual salary of any offensive tackle in the league.