Chargers Put Center Tyler Biadasz on IR After He Injured Left Knee in Joint Practice with 49ers
The Chargers lost their offseason center addition after a knee injury in practice, and rookie Jake Slaughter now takes over the starting job.
- On Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers placed center Tyler Biadasz on injured reserve, confirming he will miss the entire 2026 NFL season after suffering an ACL tear during Tuesday's joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.
- The Chargers signed Biadasz to a three-year, $30 million contract this offseason to stabilize the center position for quarterback Justin Herbert, who was sacked 54 times during the 2025 season.
- Head coach Jim Harbaugh named rookie Jake Slaughter the starter in Biadasz's place, citing Slaughter's performance at Florida, where he allowed just one sack on 422 pass-blocking snaps.
- To fill the roster spot, the Chargers signed wide receiver Gary Jennings Jr. on Sunday, a 29-year-old former fourth-round draft pick who recorded 168 receptions during his college career.
- Meanwhile, left tackle Rashawn Slater returned to practice after recovering from a knee issue, providing the team a key piece as it rebuilds the interior offensive line before the September 13 opener against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Chargers lose $30 million center for season after suffering ACL injury during joint practice
The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Sunday that a major part of their offense will not suit up this season due to a season-ending injury.The team placed starting center Tyler Biadasz on season-ending injured reserve after he sustained an ACL injury during the team’s joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers last week.The 28-year-old was the Chargers' prized offseason addition, as he signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the team aft…
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Chargers put center Tyler Biadasz on IR after he injured left knee in joint practice with 49ers
Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz was placed on injured reserve after he injured his left knee in a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.
Chargers Dealt Major Blow as $30 Million Center Ruled Out for Season
The Los Angeles Chargers have officially lost a key piece of their offensive line for the 2026 NFL season. Center Tyler Biadasz has been placed on Reserve/Injured, confirming that the major offseason addition will not return this year.Biadasz signed a three-year, $30 million contract this offseason to solidify the center position in front of quarterback […] The post Chargers Dealt Major Blow as $30 Million Center Ruled Out for Season appeared fi…
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