Chargers Receive Bad News About Injured Starter

The Los Angeles Chargers have been dealt a setback as their starting center, Tyler Biadasz, is out indefinitely with a severe knee injury. According to NFL sources, Biadasz suffered damage to his ACL and additional injuries to his left knee during a joint practice against the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday. The extent of his injury became clear when he was carted off the field after being tackled by 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez.

This devastating news comes at a crucial time for the Chargers, as they had recently bolstered their offensive line by signing Biadasz to a three-year, $30 million contract. Biadasz, 28, had previously played for the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders before joining the Chargers this offseason. The injury is a significant blow to the offensive line, especially considering that the team had lost both starting offensive tackles, Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, to injuries just last year.

Biadasz's future with the Chargers now uncertain, the team will likely rely on one of their backup centers, Jake Slaughter, Josh Kaltenberger, or Jacob Spomer, or look for assistance elsewhere. Despite his recent success, including a 70.8 overall PFF grade in the 2025 season, Biadasz's career trajectory has been marred by knee and ankle injuries that led to his release by the Commanders last offseason.

Born and raised in Amherst, Wisconsin, Biadasz was a standout college player at the University of Wisconsin, winning the Rimington Trophy as the top center in the nation and earning unanimous All-American honors.