THE Los Angeles Chargers suffered a devastating training camp injury to one of the team’s best players.

Chargers offensive lineman Rashawn Slater’s season is officially over after rupturing his patellar tendon.

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Rashawn Slater’s season is over after a training camp injury[/caption]

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Slater needs surgery for a torn patellar tendon[/caption]

During Thursday’s practice, Slater went down with a noncontact injury.

He was doing a blocking rep against linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu when he collapsed.

“That’s just something you don’t want to see,” Tuipulotu said.

“Not only Rashawn, but any of our players.”

Slater instantly grabbed his left leg and training staff rushed over to assist him.

He tried to get to his feet, but couldn’t put any weight on his leg.

Chargers teammates soon surrounded him as he was carted out of practice.

Slater is one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL, and not even two weeks ago he was compensated as such.

He signed a four-year, $114 million deal with the Chargers 11 days ago.

The deal made him the highest-paid lineman in NFL history based on average annual value.

He will make $28.5 million per season, and $92 million of his total contract is guaranteed.

Slater will now undergo surgery to repair his patellar tendon and miss the entire season.

He should be ready to return for the start of 2026.

Fans were devastated to hear the news and shared their thoughts on social media.

“Damn that sucks, I’m not even a Chargers fan. Hate seeing players go down,” one fan said.

“At least my man got paid. Brutal tho, and speedy recovery,” another fan said.

“It’s brutal but he also has access to top notch recovery methods so he’ll be back,” a third fan said.

“It’s brutal but he also has access to top notch recovery methods so he’ll be back,” a fourth fan said.

“Brutal, was hoping to hear better news,” a fifth fan said.

DOLLAR Tree has made a shelf change at select stores recently that’s leaving some consumers shocked.

The discount chain is known for its budget-friendly offerings at over 8,800 locations nationwide.

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Except, some plastic supplies have been spotted by shoppers with a 75-cents increase on shelves, per a recent TikTok video from deals influencer and Dollar Tree superfan, Kim Rizzo (@lovekimrizzo).

“This is the craziest price increase that we have seen at Dollar Tree, I have to show you guys this because I am literally floored right now,” Kim told viewers in the clip.

She flipped the camera to show her local Dollar Tree’s aisle of plastic cups, plates, bowls, wine glasses, and other catering supplies were marked at $2.

“I am literally shocked right now, this is nuts, the $1.25 to $2 jump, this is the first that we have seen…” Kim continued.

The deals influencer also claimed the change was “very recent” at her nearest Dollar Tree store.

“The price jump to me is just, wild,” she added.

It’s unclear whether or not the catering supplies are facing increases at all of Dollar Tree stores.

Costs can differ by location and state, so the change at Kim’s store may not the same everywhere.

The US Sun has contacted Dollar Tree for more information.

This isn’t the first time shoppers at the discount chain have noticed subtle increases to merchandise.

CEO COMMENTS

Earlier this spring, several were left fuming after a $1.25 to $1.75 uptick on some items, forcing CEO Michael Creedon to speak out.

“In terms of the different price points, we look at that value,” Creedon explained in a statement.

“We look at convenience and we look at discovery and we say where can we offer that and maybe move on some pricing as part of not just tariffs, but inflationary cost environment that we’ve got to mitigate.”

“And so that’s where you’re seeing that work where it makes sense,” he continued.

“And I think we’re positioned better than we ever have before to manage what is a very uncertain and volatile arena that we’re in.”

Dollar Tree’s pricing model has changed over recent years into a three-tier system.

The base price was first increased from $1 to $1.25 in 2019, along with the launch of $3 and even $5 items through the Dollar Tree Plus section.

Now, there are different types of Dollar Tree stores where shoppers can find pricing variety.

STORE CHANGE

They include Dollar Tree 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 locations.

Dollar Tree 1.0 stores have 95% of items priced at $1.25, and 2.0 features smaller multi-price sections in a single aisle the company refers to as “the valley.”

With 3.0 stores, which are expanding, have the full multi-price assortment, with products ranging from $1.25 to $7, according to Creedon’s comments during an earnings call.

The discount chain has plans to reach 5,200 3.0 locations by the end of 2025, which includes 2,000 converted stores and 300 new additions.

Dollar Tree shoppers are also rushing to take advantage of an organizing hack, with all supplies for under $10.

At least three dupes were also restocked at the chain for $1.25 that shoppers are scooping up this month.

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