US EditionLos Angeles Chargers Ink Standout Offensive Lineman to Historic Contract Extension
- On Sunday in Los Angeles, the Chargers secured left tackle Rashawn Slater with an extension lasting four seasons valued at $114 million.
- Slater became eligible for the extension after the 2023 season, with negotiations delaying until after the 2024 campaign despite concerns over his prior ankle injuries.
- Slater, drafted 13th overall in 2021, has earned two Pro Bowl selections and delivered strong pass protection despite injuries, helping protect quarterback Justin Herbert.
- According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Slater's new contract guarantees $92 million—the highest amount ever for an offensive lineman—and carries an average annual value of $28.5 million, making him the top-paid player at his position in NFL history.
- With Slater secured long-term, the Chargers can now focus on 2025 preparations without distractions while reinforcing their offensive line as a key priority.
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Slater will earn an average of $28.5 million a year, a record in his position
Rashawn Slater, 26, has signed a new contract. A deal that will make him a billionaire. According to ESPN, he will be rewarded with 1.2 billion kronor over four seasons.
Chargers Make 2-Time Pro Bowler the Highest-Paid OL in NFL History
The wait is finally over. The Chargers have secured the left side of their line for at least the next four years by making star left tackle Rashawn Slater the highest-paid lineman in league history.Early this afternoon, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that LA agreed to a four-year, $114 million extension with Slater. The deal “includes a record $92 million guaranteed and now makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history,” Schefter wr…
Los Angeles Chargers ink standout offensive lineman to historic contract extension
The Chargers signed stand out All-Pro offensive tackle Rashawn Slater to a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history. Slater’s deal is worth $114 million over four years, according to information obtained by ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. While the Chargers didn’t immediately confirm the terms of the deal in their official statement on Slater’s new contract, they did praise the Northwestern alum, 26,…
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