Rashawn Slater Signs $114M Extension Amid Divorce, Ex-Wife Condemns Reporter

Rashawn Slater, the Los Angeles Chargers star offensive lineman, signed a landmark four-year, $114 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history. Around the same time, NFL reporter Dov Kleiman posted on social media highlighting the timing of Slater's finalized divorce and implying the contract was signed immediately afterward, which drew widespread criticism. Slater's ex-wife, Stassney Brown, condemned Kleiman's tweets as 'deplorable,' emphasizing her full support for Slater and requesting that the focus remain on his career and success rather than their personal lives. Kleiman responded by claiming the posts were about Slater securing his earnings and denying that he mentioned Brown by name, though many users accused him of bringing her into the conversation and gaslighting her. Fans and commentators largely sided with Brown, criticizing Kleiman for his handling of the situation and the insensitive nature of his remarks. The Chargers and Slater had been negotiating the contract for weeks, with Slater set to remain with the team through 2029 after overcoming injury setbacks early in his career.