The Los Angeles Chargers will have to play the entire season without star left tackle Rashawn Slater, but the team has options when it comes to mitigating his absence. Jim Harbaugh laid out the team's plan to replace Slater during media availability Friday.

The Los Angeles Chargers are moving forward without Rashawn Slater. The offensive lineman has been sidelined for the season due to a torn patellar tendon.

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater has suffered a season-ending ruptured patella tendon and will undergo surgery to repair the ailment, the team announced Thursday.