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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

Chargers face center uncertainty after Tyler Biadasz's injury
Summary

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.

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  • •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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  • 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — How will Chargers adjust after Tyler Biadasz injury?
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Here's the latest on Tyler Biadasz and how the Chargers plan to survive without their starting center.

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