Chargers place offensive lineman Branson Taylor on injured reserve
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers will place offensive lineman Branson Taylor on injured reserve as the team finalizes its 53-man roster. Taylor sustained an upper-body injury during the team's second preseason game. This move removes him from the active roster for at least the first four games of the regular season. Kayode Awosika is expected to take over the starting left guard position for the team. He will play alongside Jake Slaughter, who is currently stepping into the center position following a knee injury to Tyler Biadasz.
- •Branson Taylor will miss at least four games on injured reserve.
- •Taylor suffered an upper-body injury during the second preseason game.
- •Kayode Awosika is projected to start at left guard.
- •Jake Slaughter is moving into the center position due to Tyler Biadasz's knee injury.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers roster news: LA places Branson Taylor on IR to start season
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers to put OL Branson Taylor on IR
"Branson Taylor was in the group of options to start at left guard for the Chargers at one point this summer, but he won't be an option in the early part of the regular season.
"The Los Angeles Chargers placed offensive lineman Branson Taylor on the IR due to an upper-body injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:18 PMChargers roster news: LA places Branson Taylor on IR to start season
The Los Angeles Chargers placed offensive lineman Branson Taylor on the IR due to an upper-body injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:32 PMChargers to put OL Branson Taylor on IR
Branson Taylor was in the group of options to start at left guard for the Chargers at one point this summer, but he won't be an option in the early part of the regular season.
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