Chargers center Tyler Biadasz suffers ACL and knee injuries during joint practice
Tyler Biadasz was diagnosed with an ACL tear and additional knee damage after a collision in a joint practice with the 49ers, and will miss an undetermined period while he undergoes further medical evaluation.
Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz was diagnosed with an ACL tear and other knee injuries after a collision during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday. According to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport, the injury will keep him out indefinitely while he consults additional doctors for a full assessment.
Los Angeles Times reporter Joaquin Ruiz said Biadasz "went down hard after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left leg during an 11-on-11 drill" and was unable to bear weight on the leg, after which he was taken off the field.
The practice also saw Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston limp off after a leaping catch and outside linebacker Kyle Kennard leave early with a lower-body issue. Rookie offensive lineman Jake Slaughter replaced Biadasz for the remainder of the session.
Biadasz, a former Dallas Cowboys player who earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2022 and spent two seasons with the Washington Commanders, signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Chargers in March. The team will adjust to his absence as they prepare to face the 49ers in Thursday night’s preseason game.