Slater's Recovery Boosts Chargers' O-Line, Herbert's Protection

0:00It's April 1st. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The Los Angeles Chargers are breathing easier about offensive tackle, Roshan Slater's recovery heading into 2026. After a rough 2025 where injuries sideline him, Slater's making strong progress and looks on track to be fully ready for training camp this summer. Coach Jim Harbaw couldn't hide his excitement, saying Slater's smash his own recovery goals and is ahead of schedule. That kind of update hits different for a team rebuilding its line. Last season without Slater and fellow first-rounder Joe Alt, the Chargers' offensive line turned into one of the league's weakest spots. They lacked the depth to hold up, leaving gaps everywhere. Now with both tackles pushing toward full health, the focus shifts to keeping quarterback Justin Herbert protected all year. That could finally push the Chargers past their first round playoff exits. If they stay upright and clicking, expect this line to flip the script and give the