Overview
- The Chargers' starting center was carted off after an 11-on-11 joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers when 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell onto Biadasz’s left leg, leaving him unable to bear weight on Tuesday.
- Team imaging was completed the same day and multiple NFL insiders reported damage to Biadasz’s ACL plus other knee injuries, with the club seeking additional medical opinions before finalizing a timeline.
- Rookie Jake Slaughter, a second-round pick who had been competing at guard, took center reps immediately and is the likeliest short-term replacement while the Chargers evaluate longer-term lineup plans.
- Biadasz signed a three-year, $30 million deal in March to stabilize a line that suffered major losses last season and his loss revives concerns about protection for quarterback Justin Herbert and installation of Mike McDaniel’s offense.
- The injury continues a pattern of key Chargers offensive-line setbacks that cost the team continuity last year and could prompt personnel moves, position shifts, or free-agent additions before the regular season begins.