Since being selected by Los Angeles in the first round (13th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft, Slater has started all 52 career appearances at left tackle, serving as the blind-side

The Chargers announced they have agreed to a four-year, $114 million extension that includes $92 million guaranteed with left tackle Rashawn Slater. This makes Slater the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history. Slater was entering the final year of his rookie contract and this keeps him with the team through the 2029 NFL season.

Slater, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Northwestern, has been a cornerstone of the Chargers' offensive front since his arrival. He became the starting left tackle as a rookie, earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors that season, along with a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team.