{
  "id": 2862989,
  "title": "Chargers put center Tyler Biadasz on IR after he injured left knee in joint practice with 49ers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/chargers-put-center-tyler-biadasz-on-ir-after-he-injured-left-knee-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T20:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/08/23/chargers-put-center-tyler-biadasz-on-ir-after-he-injured-left-knee-in-joint-practice-with-49ers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz was placed on injured reserve following an injury to his left knee during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers. The incident occurred when 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez inadvertently fell into Biadasz's leg during an 11-on-11 drill, leading to Biadasz being carted off the field. The Chargers recently signed wide receiver Gary Jennings to replace Biadasz on the roster. Biadasz, who joined the Chargers in March after being released by the Washington Commanders, has started 84 regular-season games and seven playoff games throughout his career, playing for both the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys. The Chargers' preseason concludes with a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Chargers place Tyler Biadasz on IR due to left knee injury",
    "Injury occurs during joint practice with San Francisco 49ers",
    "Biadasz signed by Chargers in March after leaving Washington Commanders"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}