The Los Angeles Chargers might have just lost their starting center Tyler Biadasz for the entire season, and it’s a brutal blow before he even played a down for them. During Tuesday’s joint practice with the 49ers, San Francisco defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez rolled up onto Biadasz’s legs, sending him backward to the turf. He stayed down for several minutes before medical staff carted him off.
A Nightmare Scenario After a Shocking Exit
It didn’t look good for Biadasz on the field, and a doctor on X suggests the best-case scenario is an MCL sprain. That kind of injury could absolutely put his entire 2026 season in doubt. This is a devastating turn for a guy who was supposed to anchor the Chargers’ offensive line after a surprising move by his former team.
Washington Commanders fans wanted Biadasz to stay put as their starting center. He had been a critical piece of their offensive line for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels during their magical 2024 season, even starting 31 regular-season games and three playoff games. But the Commanders shockingly cut him in March, with a year left on his deal, despite having plenty of salary cap room. Some felt his play had fallen off in 2025, and Washington believed Nick Allegretti could provide similar production for a fraction of the cost. Biadasz quickly signed a virtually identical contract with the Chargers, ready for a fresh start.
Chargers’ Center Woes Just Began
Now, after that shocking release and a new beginning, Biadasz is facing a potential season-ending injury. The Commanders’ decision to go with Allegretti, who himself just returned to practice on Tuesday after missing almost three weeks with a calf injury, already highlighted concerns at the center position for them. Now the Chargers might be scrambling for answers, too, after this brutal practice injury. You just hate to see it happen to any player, let alone someone just getting started with a new squad.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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