Tyler Biadasz injury update: Chargers center carted off practice field

Chargers center Tyler Biadasz suffered a leg injury during a joint practice with the 49ers on August 18, 2026. He was carted off the field after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left knee during 11v11 drills. The medical cart was deployed when Biadasz was unable to bear weight on his injured leg. Biadasz, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Chargers this offseason, was quickly made the starter at center.

His Pro Bowl selection in 2022 with the Cowboys adds valuable experience to the position. With Biadasz sidelined, rookie Jake Slaughter would likely step up to fill the center position. The exact severity of the injury remains uncertain.