Chargers Agree to Terms With Major Upgrade At Center

The Los Angeles Chargers have made their first significant addition of the offseason, signing veteran center Tyler Biadasz to a three-year, $30 million deal to replace recently retired Bradley Bozeman, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The 28-year-old was released by the Washington Commanders last week in a cap-saving move after spending the past two seasons with the team. He was set to earn $8.3 million in 2026 prior to being cut. Los Angeles hosted Biadasz for a visit Wednesday, and one day later the Chargers filled one of their biggest roster voids, while the former Pro Bowler landed a raise in the process.

In 2025, Biadasz allowed three sacks and 21 total pressures across 571 pass-blocking snaps in 16 games. His 70.7 overall grade ranked 11th among 40 qualifying centers, while his 71.2 run-blocking grade ranked 12th and his 67.1 pass-blocking grade ranked 18th at the position across 954 total snaps, per Pro Football Focus.

Biadasz is a former fourth round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in the 2020 NFL Draft out of the University of Wisconsin, where he spent the first four seasons of his career before heading to Washington in 2024 free agency.

For the Chargers, the addition of Biadasz provides the team with a veteran presence at one of the offense’s most essential positions. As the team continues reshaping the offensive line, signing a serviceable replacement for Bozeman was one of the more pressing priorities for Los Angeles this offseason, and Biadasz brings both durability and starting experience to the role.

By securing a starting center early in the offseason, Los Angeles now has more flexibility as it approaches the remainder of free agency and the upcoming NFL Draft, where the team could continue adding pieces along the offensive front—particularly at guard in a fairly loaded market for the position.

Improving the protection for franchise quarterback Justin Herbert remains a top priority for the organization, especially after injuries and inconsistencies diminished the offensive line throughout recent seasons. Biadasz has started 84 of a possible 92 games throughout his career, the type of durability and consistency the Chargers have been searching for across the offensive front.

With the center position addressed, the Chargers can shift their focus toward strengthening the rest of the interior offensive line and securing their free-agent pass rush duo of Odafe Oweh and Khalil Mack. Strengthening the trenches will be a major focus for Los Angeles heading into 2026.