Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater is battling a mysterious injury ahead of Saturday’s NFL playoff encounter with the Houston Texans. Slater was a surprise inactive during the Chargers’ regular season finale win over the New England Patriots,

The Chargers had their first practice on Tuesday in preparation for Saturday's wild-card game against the Texans. Los Angeles had nine limited participants on the injury report, including offensive tackle Rashawn Slater.

The Los Angeles Chargers, who are in their first season under coach Jim Harbaugh, look for their first playoff win since the 2018 season when they visit the Houston Texans Saturday in a wild-card matchup.

Lost a bit in the Los Angeles Chargers winning the season finale and setting up a postseason showdown with the Houston Texans was the loss of elite offensive tackle Rashawn Slater to injury. Slater was a surprise inactive for the game against the Las Vegas Raiders,

Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater returned to practice in full on Wednesday, paving his way to return against the Texans.