Biadasz Injury Forces Slaughter Into Spotlight | Los Angeles Chargers News

Chargers’ prized offseason signing Tyler Biadasz went down with a leg injury during joint practice, forcing him off the field on a cart — a major blow as the regular season looms. The 84-start veteran, signed for $30M to stabilize the offensive line, now leaves a huge void, but rookie Jake Slaughter — a second-round pick groomed as the long-term answer at center — is ready to step in. While transitioning from camp to game action is daunting for any rookie, Slaughter’s experience and draft pedigree make him the ideal candidate to fill the role without disrupting the entire line. The real test? How the Chargers handle their guard spots now that Biadasz is sidelined. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/786b868f3d353628