Chargers center Tyler Biadasz out indefinitely with ACL injury

Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz was carted off the field during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday after sustaining a torn anterior cruciate ligament and additional left-knee injuries. The 28-year-old will undergo further medical evaluation to determine his recovery timeline, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN reporter Adam Schefter said.

Biadasz, a six-year veteran who signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Chargers in March, has been a key addition to an offensive line that has struggled with injuries in recent seasons. The team hopes that recent draft selections, including center Jake Slaughter and linemen Logan Taylor and Alex Harkey, can help offset his loss.

The injury adds to the Chargers' ongoing concerns about protecting quarterback Justin Herbert, whose performance has been affected by the unit's health issues in prior campaigns.