Chargers face injury setbacks during joint practice with 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers encountered significant injury issues during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers in El Segundo, California, on August 18. Center Tyler Biadasz suffered a left knee injury that will reportedly keep him out for much of the 2026 season. Additionally, wide receiver Quentin Johnston sustained a lower-body injury while making a catch, leaving his Week 1 status uncertain. A third player, linebacker Kyle Kennard, also limped off the field, although details on his condition remain unclear. These injuries could severely impact the Chargers' offensive capabilities as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Tyler Biadasz suffers a significant knee injury, likely missing most of the season.
- •Quentin Johnston exits practice with a lower-body injury; status for Week 1 unclear.
- •Kyle Kennard limps off during practice; his condition is yet to be determined.
- •Injuries raise concerns about the Chargers' roster depth heading into the season.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers devastated by injuries in joint practice with 49ers
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 25, 2026, 4:37 AMGracen Halton says he was the draft’s best DT, and now he’s proving it
NFL•Oct 25, 2026, 3:23 AMBrowns extend Maliek Collins in the middle of impressive 2026
NFL•Oct 25, 2026, 2:25 AMVikings beat writer hints the team is heading into a tough patch
NFL•Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AMSeahawks make exciting Zach Charbonnet roster move for Week 7 vs. Chiefs
NFL•Oct 25, 2026, 12:01 AMNorthwestern NFL Draft history on display in special Ryan Field lounge
NFL•Oct 24, 2026, 11:00 PMTurning Point: Why Falcons defense needs a spark from their rookie class
