The Los Angeles Chargers have placed left tackle Rashawn Slater on the reserve/COVID-19 list, with an AFC West showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs looming on Thursday.
Chargers coach Brandon Staley said Slater tested positive Monday morning but still could play Thursday if he tests negative twice in a 24-hour span.
Slater, the 13th overall pick out of Northwestern in April's draft, has been instrumental in protecting quarterback Justin Herbert this season. If he is unavailable Thursday, it would be a huge loss for the Chargers. Slater is the only player on the Chargers' offense who has played all 838 offensive snaps.