Chargers face center uncertainty after Tyler Biadasz's injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Tyler Biadasz, the starting center for the Los Angeles Chargers, is out indefinitely due to knee injuries sustained during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers. Biadasz suffers from multiple injured ligaments, including damage to his ACL. The Chargers, already challenged by injuries last season, are looking to acclimate a new center before the regular season begins. Jake Slaughter, a rookie selected in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, is expected to step into the starting role as the team navigates this setback.
- •Tyler Biadasz is out indefinitely with knee injuries.
- •Chargers already struggling with offensive line injuries last season.
- •Jake Slaughter expected to take over as starting center.
- •Biadasz sustained injuries during a practice with the 49ers.
- •Slaughter was drafted in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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