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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Los Angeles Chargers Keeping An Eye Out For Tackle Rashawn Slater
I Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater (70), the top player along the team's offensive ... More line, is boycotting L.A.'s voluntary workouts as he seeks a multi-year deal to replace the final year of his rookie contact. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko) It's just a voluntary series of off-season workouts, so Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater's absence isn't big news. Yet. But maybe it transforms into something bigger, as the massive Slater is entrusted with protecting quarterback Justin Herbert's blindside and is in need of a contract upgrade. Slater, a two-time Pro Bowler, is scheduled to earn $19.04 million this season after L.A. picked up the fifth-year option of his $35.6 million rookie deal, according to Over The Cap. But the 6-foot-4, 315-pound Slater, a former first-round selection, has outplayed his contract and is possibly making a statement by skipping practices. Attending the workouts are at the player's choosing, but not participating is something Slater has never chosen to do previously. The Chargers' mid-June minicamp is mandatory and if Slater stiff-arms those, it would not only raise a red flag but cost him more than $92,000 in fines. Slater is among the few anchors of an offensive line that the Chargers are seeking to improve. It was exposed, especially along the interior, when L.A. was eliminated by the Houston Texans in last season's first round of the playoffs. The edges are set with Slater and Joe Alt at right tackle. Although Alt struggled as well in the playoff loss, his inefficiency was attributed more to him being a rookie rather than his lack of skills. The dearth of urgency regarding Slater's contract situation might be an organizational strategy. It's rare that the Chargers reward a player with his second contract, or extension, until the last minute. They followed that approach with Herbert, safety Derwin James Jr. and outside linebacker Joey Bosa. When July's training-camp clock gets close to midnight, that's usually when L.A. strikes deals with its players. The Chargers have an offensive line in motion after signing free-agent Mekhi Becton to play right guard. That could move guard Zion Johnson to center, a position he's never played in college or the NFL, and possibly have a number of players – Trey Pipkins III, Jamaree Salyer, Bradley Bozeman, Andre James and others competing for the left guard position. Then again, if the experiment to have Johnson at center implodes, Bozeman or James could land there, with the Chargers inserting someone at left guard. It's not a plug-and-play situation at the tackle spots manned by Slater, 26, and Alt, a stellar second-year pro. The issue is giving Slater a contract which matches his production. Slater's average annual salary of $4.1 million ranks 30th among left tackles. The leader is Trent Williams of the San Francisco 49ers, with a $27.5 million average per year on an $82.6 million pact. Andrew Thomas of the New York Giants is the left tackle with the largest contract, a five-year, $117.5 million agreement which came with a $67 million guarantee. Slater's cap hit zoomed from $5.2 million last year to $19.04 this season, which is also a motivating factor to work out a long-term deal to soften that blow.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
NFL announces five nationally televised preseason games
The NFL announced the five nationally televised prime-time 2025 preseason games on Thursday. Action begins with the Los Angeles Chargers facing the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday, July 31. The game will air on NBC. In Week 2 of the preseason, the Buffalo Bills will visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Aug. 17 (Fox) and the Cincinnati Bengals will visit the Washington Commanders on Monday, Aug. 18 (ESPN). In Week 3, the New York Giants will host the New England Patriots on Thursday, Aug. 21 (Prime Video) and the Tennessee Titans will host the Minnesota Vikings (CBS). All five games begin at 8 p.m. ET. --Field Level Media
New York Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
NFL announces 2025 preseason schedule
Kickoff for the 2025 NFL season is less than 100 days away, and the preseason is even closer. On Thursday, the league announced game times and dates for the three weeks of preseason play, which begins with the July 31 Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. The Detroit Lions are the designated home team in the Hall of Fame Game and will play the Los Angeles Chargers. The game begins at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on NBC. Neither the Lions nor the Chargers have appeared in the Hall of Fame Game since 1994. Advertisement The remaining 30 NFL teams will play three preseason games across three weeks in August. Other nationally televised preseason games include the Buffalo Bills at the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Aug. 17 (8 p.m. on Fox). On Monday, Aug. 18, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals visit Washington for the first time since 2020 to play Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. That game will be broadcast on ESPN at 8 p.m. Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime begins in Week 3 of the preseason, with the New England Patriots at the New York Giants at 8 p.m. on Aug. 21. On Friday, Aug. 22, the Minnesota Vikings will face the Tennessee Titans at 8 p.m. on CBS. The preseason wraps up with a slate of games on Saturday, Aug. 23. The regular season starts on Thursday, Sept. 4, with a matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. Full schedules for preseason Weeks 1, 2 and 3 are below. All times in ET.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Drops Major Hint at Travis Kelce's Playing Future
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Kansas City Chiefs were trounced by the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Following the dominant loss, many believed it could be the end of the team's dominating era. More news: Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer Makes Head-Scratching Claim on Dak Prescott One of the biggest reasons the Chiefs dynasty was questioned was due to star tight end Travis Kelce hinting at retiring following the conclusion of the 2024 season. Despite reports indicating that Kelce would hang up his cleats, he announced that he would return for at least one more season. Now, a new update and hint at his future comes by way of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes was speaking to reporters when he was asked about Kelce staying in the NFL. His answer hinted at the tight end continuing, even past the 2025 season. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on TE Travis Kelce: "If it's the last ride, you'd never know. . . the way he's working. . . it doesn't seem like a guy who is tired of the job." — Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) May 29, 2025 Chiefs beat reporter Charles Goldman posted a response from Mahomes on Kelce's future via X, which states: "Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on TE Travis Kelce: 'If it's the last ride, you'd never know. . . the way he's working. . . it doesn't seem like a guy who is tired of the job.'" Though Mahomes did not outright state that Kelce would play past this season, this is a clear indication that the pair might be playing with one another beyond the 2025 season. Travis Kelce #87 and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs talk before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Travis Kelce #87 and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs talk before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo byMore news: Patrick Mahomes Could Make Big Change to Chiefs Contract Kelce indicated on his popular "New Heights Podcast" back in March that he was not over losing in the Super Bowl, and he was also not "prepared" to give up playing football. "The biggest thing is I love playing the game of football. I still feel like I can play it at a high level, and possibly at a higher level than I did last year," Kelce said on his podcast, "New Heights," on Wednesday. "I love so many people in Kansas City – both in the facility and the community. It's home for me now, and I don't want to leave that life yet." The Chiefs have appeared in five Super Bowls since Mahomes took over as starter. They have also won three of those five Super Bowls. Considering the Chiefs have mostly retained their team and extended head coach Andy Reid, it is believed that everyone is buying into the idea they can remain dominant like the New England Patriots were under Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Kelce and Mahomes have been a huge reason the Chiefs have been so successful, and they continue to be dominant at their respective positions. Though it was already revealed that Kelce is returning for 2025, it sounds like he is ready to suit up beyond that as well. More NFL: Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Facing Brutal Reality to Start Rookie Season For more on the Chiefs, head to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Los Angeles Chargers 2025 win total futures, over/under and odds
Los Angeles Chargers 2025 win total futures, over/under and odds A playoff berth is a possibility for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025, based on their win total over/under of 9.5. Chargers: Win total odds & over/under NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 4:01 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Win total over/under: 9.5 9.5 Over 9.5 wins payout: -110 -110 Under 9.5 wins payout: -110 Chargers 2025 schedule Get Chargers tickets at StubHub! Chargers 2024 splits The Chargers finished 11-6 last season and made the playoffs, but were eliminated in the Wild Card round. Los Angeles finished 11-2 in games it was listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 84.6% of those games). Last season, the Bolts were listed as the underdog in four games and failed to win any of those contests. LA posted a 5-3 record at home and was 6-3 away last year. In one-possession games, the Chargers were 4-4. But they had zero wins in games decided by a field goal or less (0-2). Chargers 2024 player stats In 17 games last year, Justin Herbert passed for 3,870 yards (227.6 per game), with 23 touchdowns and three interceptions, and a completion percentage of 65.9%. In addition, Herbert ran for 306 yards and two TDs. Najee Harris ran for 1,043 yards (61.4 per game) and six touchdowns in 17 games for the Steelers last season. Harris also had 36 receptions for 283 yards and zero TDs. In 16 games a season ago, Ladd McConkey had 82 receptions for 1,149 yards (71.8 per game) and seven touchdowns. Quentin Johnston had 55 catches for 711 yards (47.4 per game) and eight touchdowns in 15 games. Get Chargers tickets at StubHub!
