Second former Badgers star suffers big injury in NFL training camp

Two former University of Wisconsin Badgers have experienced significant injuries during NFL training camps. The most recent incident occurred when Tyler Biadasz, an offensive lineman, was carted off the field during a joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers and the 49ers on August 18. Biadasz suffered a potentially serious injury when a player from the 49ers fell on his leg, leaving him on the ground for nearly five minutes before receiving medical assistance.

Biadasz, who signed a three-year deal worth up to $30 million with the Chargers, had previously been cut by the Washington Commanders and was a Pro Bowler with the Dallas Cowboys before entering his seventh NFL season.

Tragically, this follows a similar injury pattern to former Badgers defensive lineman Matt Henningsen, who also played in the NFL. Henningsen, who tore his Achilles tendon during a joint practice against the 49ers on August 7, will miss the entire 2026 season, marking his third consecutive year sidelined due to injury. Henningsen, drafted by the Broncos in the sixth round from Wisconsin, had played all 17 games in both 2022 and 2023 after his initial injury.