The Los Angeles Chargers took a massive hit this week, losing a key player to a brutal injury during joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport broke the news: Chargers center Tyler Biadasz reportedly suffered ACL damage and additional knee injuries, sidelining him indefinitely.
Another Gut Punch for the Bolts
Talk about a gut punch. Joaquin Ruiz of the Los Angeles Times reported that Biadasz went down hard after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left leg during an 11-on-11 drill. The dude couldn’t put any weight on that left leg and looked “visibly upset” as they carted him off the field. You just hate to see it. He’s reportedly got more doctor visits lined up to figure out the full extent of the damage, but “indefinitely” already tells you it’s bad.
The Injury Bug Just Keeps Biting
This isn’t just a one-off hit either. The Chargers’ training camp curse seems to be a real thing. Wide receiver Quentin Johnston limped off after a leaping catch, with trainers checking him out for a lower-body injury. Outside linebacker Kyle Kennard also exited early. Remember last summer? Two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater tore his patellar tendon and missed the entire 2025 season during practice. It’s like deja vu, and not the good kind. Biadasz, a 28-year-old Pro Bowler in 2022 during his time with the Dallas Cowboys, just signed a three-year, $30 million deal with the Chargers in March after two seasons with the Commanders. This was supposed to be a big move for their O-line, and now rookie offensive lineman Jake Slaughter, who was battling for left guard, is stepping in at center, per Ruiz.
So, the Chargers are staring down a huge challenge right before the season even starts. They’ll have to adjust to Biadasz’s absence fast when they face the 49ers again in Thursday night’s preseason game. It’s a rough start for a team that desperately needs things to go right.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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