Chargers’ Rashawn Slater in ‘great shape’ while awaiting contract extension

Chargers’ Rashawn Slater in ‘great shape’ while awaiting contract extension

EL SEGUNDO — Left tackle Rashawn Slater joined his Chargers teammates on Tuesday for the first day of their mandatory three-day minicamp, arriving earlier in the week to prepare despite awaiting the resolution of ongoing negotiations for what figures to be a long and lucrative contract extension. “Great to see him,” Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said. “He’s one of our nine elite guys. You talk about football being all about training. He’s one of t…

Rashawn Slater returns to Chargers minicamp amid contract talks

Rashawn Slater’s return highlighted the Chargers’ perfect attendance on the first day of three-day minicamp.

Los Angeles Chargers Include Surprising Young Stars In 'Elite 8' Tone Setters - LAFB Network

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images In his second offseason with the Los Angeles Chargers, head coach Jim Harbaugh is already seeing a culture take shape — and it’s being driven from within. “It’s the players,” Harbaugh said when asked what’s setting the tone during this crucial stretch of the offseason. “We’ve got a core group — guys like Justin Herbert, Derwin James, Khalil Mack, Tuli Tuipulotu, Zion Johnson, Joe Alt, Rashawn Slater — who are leading by ex…