Jake Slaughter named starting center for Chargers after strong preseason

Jake Slaughter has been named the starting center for the Los Angeles Chargers following a successful preseason. Slaughter, a rookie from Florida, was drafted in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. His path to the starting role opened up after injury sidelined starting center Tyler Biadasz. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh praised Slaughter's talent, effort, and work ethic, highlighting his readiness to contribute. The Chargers have also explored shifting Slaughter to left guard, but with Biadasz's injury, he will now return to the center position where he excelled at the college level.

• 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Former Gator, rookie Jake Slaughter named starting center for Chargers