India, Aug. 8 -- The Los Angeles Chargers made a last-minute roster change, promoting Trey Pipkins III, after left tackle Rashawn Slater tore his patellar tendon and will miss the entire 2025 season. However, fans are now concerned for quarterback Justin Herbert, who will have to adjust his plays behind Pipkins, Zion Johnson, and Bradley Bozeman.

"Rashawn Slater sustained a torn patellar tendon in today's practice and will undergo surgery to repair the injury. He will miss the 2025 season and be placed on Injured Reserve," LA Chargers confirmed on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

Earlier on Thursday, Slater had to be taken away mid-way through training camp practice. The Athletic reported that several of his teammates huddled arou...