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Chargers center Tyler Biadasz carted off during practice with injury

ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:59 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Chargers center Tyler Biadasz carted off during practice with injury

Summary

Tyler Biadasz, center for the Chargers, suffered a leg injury during a joint practice with the 49ers on August 18, 2026. The injury occurred when 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on Biadasz's left knee during an 11v11 drill. Medical staff attended to him on the field, and he was unable to put weight on his leg, leading to his being carted off. Biadasz, signed to a three-year, $30 million contract this offseason, was considered a key addition to the Chargers' offensive line. The severity of the injury is currently unclear, and if he is sidelined for an extended period, rookie Jake Slaughter may step in as the starting center.

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•Tyler Biadasz injured his left knee during practice on August 18.
•The injury occurred during an 11v11 drill with the 49ers.
•He was carted off the field and could not put weight on his leg.
•Biadasz signed a three-year contract worth $30 million this offseason.
•Rookie Jake Slaughter may replace him if the injury is serious.

Latest Updates

7:12 PMESPN NFL — Chargers' Biadasz carted off with left leg injury
5:59 PMYahoo Sports — Tyler Biadasz injury update: Chargers center carted off practice field

What they're saying

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Chargers center Tyler Biadasz was carted off the field after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell into his left leg during Tuesday's joint practice.
— ESPN NFLby Kris Rhim