Slater has started all 52 games at left tackle since being chosen 13th overall in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft out of Northwestern. Last season, he started 16 games including the postseason,

The Chargers on Sunday announced that they have agreed to terms with the left tackle on a multi-year contract extension, a move that will protect Herbert's blindside for the foreseeable future while keeping one of the Bolts best players in powder blue. A team captain and quiet leader in the locker room, Slater is beloved by his teammates.

Rashawn Slater, a former first-round draft pick and one of the leaders on the Chargers offensive line, has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the team.