Slater’s camp injury is noted as a backdrop to the Chargers’ current depth and offensive line concerns, highlighting how roster losses can influence both pass protection and offensive production.

Slater's injury creates early-life OL stress, but Alt’s Week 1 performance showed depth and resilience. Slater's health remains a key variable for Herbert’s protection and the run/pass balance, with Alt stepping up as a capable fill-in who could stabilize the interior as the team navigates a demanding schedule.

Slater’s season-ending injury tests LA’s edge protection. Alt slides to left tackle, with Pipkins III at right tackle. KC’s edge rush could exploit new setups, pressing Herbert to quick-distribute and heighten the Chargers’ risk-reward in the pass game.

Slater’s season-ending injury tests the Chargers’ line with Alt sliding to left tackle. The disruption heightens risk around Herbert and could affect run-game efficiency as LAC adjusts protection and edge containment against KC’s Karlaftis.

Slater’s extension raised the bar for the Chargers’ blocking standards, but a season-ending knee injury created a vulnerability on the outside. Alt steps in, and the line now faces reassembly, potentially impacting Herbert’s window to throw and the run-pass balance early in the season.