The Chargers have found their new center in advance of free agency. Shortly after hosting Tyler Biadasz, a deal has been worked out. 
A three-year, $30MM pact has been agreed to between Los Angeles and Biadasz, Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report. The Bolts recently saw Bradley Bozeman retire, creating an opening at the center spot. A number of options are on course to test the market next week, but the team has moved quickly in landing Biadasz, whose signing is now official.
After playing out his rookie contract with the Cowboys, Biadasz was among the players who followed Dan Quinn from Dallas to Washington in 2024. He did so by also inking a 3/30 pact at that time, but the Commanders proceeded with a release last week. That gave the 28-year-old a head start on free agency and allowed him to meet with suitors. In addition to the Chargers, Biadasz was believed to have visited the Bears as part of their search for a Drew Dalman replacement. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk clarifies, however, that no Chicago summit actually took place.
In the lead-up to free agency, Chargers GM Joe Hortiz made it clear he did not anticipate any big-money additions in March. That came as little surprise given his roster-building philosophy was shaped by a long Ravens tenure, but it led to questions about how Los Angeles’ substantial cap flexibility would be used. It remains to be seen how Hortiz will address the guard position moving forward – with Mekhi Becton set to be released and Zion Johnson a pending free agent – but the center spot has now been taken care of.
Biadasz, a Pro Bowl alternate in 2024, started 53 games with the Cowboys and all 31 of his Commanders contests. The Wisconsin product will be counted to remain a first-team presence on his third NFL team while offering plenty in the way of experience. Provided the Chargers get better luck on the health front with tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, improved play up front can be expected for 2026.
Having entered Friday with over $99MM in cap space, the Bolts can certainly afford several other additions over the coming days. The guard position in particular will now be one to watch as Hortiz seeks out replacements for Becton and – in the event he lands elsewhere – Johnson.
Nice. One less suitor for Linderbaum
For a team that needs to replace all three interior line positions, getting a solid veteran for 3 years 30 before free agency even begins is a win. And for Hortiz, with his Ravens background, of course he’s happiest to spend money on a free agent who won’t affect the comp pick formula because he was cut by his last team.
@Oooof. Makes sense now they can get a released guard draft one in the second or third, and get a project with a late pick.
And they might still sign a free agent who affects the formula, but a guy like Dylan Parham wouldn’t cancel out losing Oweh, for example, whereas signing two guys or Linderbaum could.
Solid signing
The Chargers have not had much luck with free agency,along the offensive line,the last few years. We got a couple from Green Bay,that didn’t work out and now Bechtin that was a disaster.
To be fair, a heart condition cut Linsey’s time with the chargers short.
His first year he was a pro bowl center.
Second year he missed 3 games but still ranked 8th among qualified centers
Third year they detected the heart condition he only played 3 games and never played again cause of it
I wouldn’t say it didn’t work out with Linsey I’d say it was unlucky he developed a heart condition. Cause he was well worth what they paid him.
Dumb question…how can they sign or negotiate with someone before free agency or the tampering period?
He was released by Washington.
Guys whose contracts are expiring aren’t technically free agents until the new league year begins and can’t negotiate (officially, not in reality) until legal tampering begins. Same with guys who are clearly going to be released, but officially haven’t been yet. Biadasz was fully released already.
A player who is released can be signed by any team. However, the contract doesn’t become official until Free Agent Signing begins on Wednesday, 11 March at 4:00p.m. ET. All of the contracts agreed to during the “tampering period” (begins Monday) become official, too.
Ah okay thanks everyone.
Cool bring back Allen
Draft Proctor out of Alabama in the first round
Sign a guard in free agency to round out the oline
Stay asleep, John Lynch. No, seriously, relax buddy
A Pro Bowl alternate in 2024? What kind of accolade is THAT anymore?