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Makes five catches in Week 4 Gadsden secured five of eight targets for 36 yards and recorded a two-yard carry during Sunday's 30-23 defeat in Seattle.

Impact With position mates David Njoku (fibula) on IR and Charlie Kolar (forearm) sidelined the last two contests, Gadsden has had uneven results, posting a bagel on three targets in Week 3 at Buffalo before Sunday's season-best performance. Gadsden likely was helped this week by the early exit of No. 1 WR Ladd McConkey (foot), but the former's efficiency (9.5 YPC, 5.7 YPT) has been lacking in a floundering Chargers offense so far this season. In any case, for as long as Njoku and Kolar are out of the lineup, Gadsden shouldn't have a problem leading the team's TEs in most receiving categories.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Held catchless despite Week 3 start Gadsden didn't catch any of his three targets in Sunday's loss to the Bills.

Impact With Charlie Kolar (forearm) and David Njoku (fibula - IR) both unavailable, Gadsden drew the start Sunday and led Los Angeles' tight ends with a 57 percent offensive snap share. However, he couldn't do anything with that production, failing to reel in any of the three targets QB Justin Herbert tossed his way. Gadsden could have another chance to make an impact this coming Sunday against Seattle with both Kolar and Njoku set to remain sidelined, but the Seahawks have given up the third-fewest receiving yards to tight ends so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 24 • SI.COM

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SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Set for elevated role as TE1 Gadsden is the only healthy tight end on the Chargers' active roster following the team's 26-14 loss to the Raiders on Sunday, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.

Impact Both David Njoku (fibula) and Charlie Kolar (forearm) are expected to go on injured reserve due to injuries they suffered during Sunday's loss. Given those injuries, as well as Ladd McConkey being limited by a lingering rib injury, Gadsden should operate in an elevated role in the passing game over the coming weeks. Gadsden showed flashes of promise during the 2025 regular season, including a three-game stretch from Weeks 6 to 8, when he caught 19 passes (on 22 targets) for 309 yards and two touchdowns. The Chargers hit the road for Week 3 against the Bills, whose defense has yielded a 14-116-1 receiving line (on 19 targets) to tight ends through two games.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Kolar & David Njoku Headed to Injured Reserve; Awosika & Tomlinson To "Miss Some Time" With Injuries The injuries to Kolar and Njoku leave Oronde Gadsden as the only tight end on the active roster

SEPTEMBER 21 • CHARGERS.COM

Reels in TD in loss to Las Vegas Gadsden caught both of his targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact One week after running just five pass routes in the Chargers' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals, Gadsden ran 15 routes against Las Vegas. He played an increased role on offense after David Njoku was carted off in the first half with a knee injury. If Njoku needs to miss additional time, Gadsden will be one of the biggest beneficiaries as the pass-catching tight end alongside blocker Charlie Kolar.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 17 • BOLTBEAT.COM

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SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM

Catches two passes in limited action Gadsden caught both of his targets for 32 yards during the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Gadsden's 10 snaps on offense were a distant third among Chargers tight ends behind Charlie Kolar and David Njoku (30 each), with Gadsden also seeing the field for eight snaps on special teams. The second-year tight end did connect with Justin Herbert on a 26-yard pass in the second quarter, and Gadsden could see his role in the passing game expand in Week 2 against the Raiders if wide receiver Ladd McConkey (ribs) were to be sidelined.

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Logs limited work in preseason finale Gadsden participated in eight offensive snaps and did not record any statistics otherwise in Thursday's preseason loss to the Rams.

Impact For the second straight week, Gadsden worked in a reserve role behind Charlie Kolar and David Njoku. While snap counts during preseason play aren't generally reflective of what will happen during the regular season, it could be telling that Gadsden saw only one offensive snap with Justin Herbert on the field during the exhibition slate while fellow tight ends Charlie Kolar and David Njoku logged six and five snaps, respectively. Despite Gadsden's promising rookie campaign last year, he could be looking at a reduced role behind Kolar and Njoku -- both of whom are regarded as better blockers -- in new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's system.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Plays behind Kolar, Njoku in preseason game Gadsden recorded two catches for 24 yards on three targets during Thursday's 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers.

Impact Though his two receptions tied for the team lead and his 24 receiving yards ranked second, Gadsden's usage in the Chargers' second preseason game probably holds greater importance than his statistical output. The second-year tight end didn't log any snaps on either of the Chargers' first two possessions of the contest, with both Charlie Kolar and David Njoku playing ahead of him before being shut down for the rest of the night. Given that Kolar and Njoku were both rested the week prior while Gadsden saw snaps with the backups in the Chargers' 27-7 win over the Texans in the preseason opener, Gadsden could be trending toward a role reduction in new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's scheme. Since he still profiles as the Chargers' top pass-catching option at the position, Gadsden might be utilized ahead of Njoku or Kolar on third downs or hurry-up scenarios, but that sort of role could make his production highly volatile week-to-week and heavily dependent on game script.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21 • CHARGERS.COM

Two catches in preseason win Gadsden caught two of three targets for 21 yards in Thursday's 21-7 preseason win over the Texans.

Impact The Chargers rested key starters, including QB Justin Herbert, but Gadsden evidently hasn't earned that distinction coming off a 664-yard rookie regular season. Both of Gadsden's catches Thursday came on passes thrown by Trey Lance. In Gadsden's second NFL campaign, he will try to hold off David Njoku for targets among the Chargers' tight ends. Gadsden could continue to see action in the Chargers' second preseason game, Aug. 20 against the 49ers.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JULY 12 • BOLTBEAT.COM

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MAY 25 • CHARGERS.COM

Veteran tight end David Njoku signs with LA Chargers after 9 seasons with Browns

Veteran tight end David Njoku has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Why the Chargers Added David Njoku in Free Agency The veteran playmaker now joins a deep tight end room that also features Oronde Gadsden and Charlie Kolar

MAY 11 • CHARGERS.COM

Joined by Njoku Gadsden faces increased competition for snaps and targets in 2026 after free agent David Njoku agreed to a one-year deal with the Chargers on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network re...

Impact Gadsden broke out as a rookie fifth-round pick last season, totaling a 49-664-3 receiving line over 15 regular-season games at just 22 years old. While Gadsden remains primed to take a step forward in his development in Year 2, Los Angeles inked blocking specialist Charlie Kolar to a three-year deal at the outset of free agency, and Njoku's arrival now makes for a crowded TE room. Gadsden, a 6-foot-5, 236-pound converted wide receiver, boasts a similar frame and skill set to Njoku, a 10-year veteran and off-the-charts athlete who totaled a career-high 81-882-6 receiving line in 2023 but struggled with injuries over the last two seasons and was overtaken by rookie Harold Fannin with the Browns in 2025. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel relied heavily on multi-TE sets during his five-year stint with the Dolphins, and the Chargers have little proven production at WR behind Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, so a path exists for both Gadsden and Njoku to operate as top targets for QB Justin Herbert.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 30 • BOLTBEAT.COM

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APRIL 25 • CHARGERS.COM

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