When starting left tackle Rashawn Slater went down in week three against the Jaguars, it was safe to assume the worst as he was helped off the field while cradling his arm in discomfort. Not long after that game, it was reported that Slater was set to miss the remainder of the regular season with a torn bicep while the team still held out hope for a potential playoff return.
Ultimately, the Chargers turned to rookie guard Jamaree Salyer who just came off a 2021 season where he helped lead the Georgia Bulldogs to a national championship while playing left tackle.