Chargers Starting OL Carted off Field During Practice

The Los Angeles Chargers experienced an unfortunate incident during their recent joint practice, as starting center Tyler Biadasz was carted off the field after being tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez. This comes on the heels of the same injury issues plaguing the team's offensive line for the second consecutive year, raising concerns among fans, particularly after losing both starting offensive tackles, Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, last season.

Biadasz, who recently signed a three-year, $30 million deal with the Chargers, now faces a potential setback to his position. The injury's severity remains uncertain, but any use of a cart for a player is typically a cause for concern. Biadasz began his professional career as a fourth-round pick in 2020 with the Dallas Cowboys, spending his initial four years there before moving to the Washington Commanders in 2024 under a three-year, $30 million contract.

He had a strong season in 2025, earning a PFF grade of 70.8, ranking 10th among 40 qualified centers, while limiting pressures and registering three sacks and zero hits on opposing pass rushers. However, knee and ankle injuries forced him onto injured reserve that same year, and he was subsequently released by the Commanders with one year left on his contract.

Biadasz hails from Amherst, Wisconsin, and made history at the University of Wisconsin as the first Rimington Trophy winner in program history as the top center and was named a unanimous All-American.