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Branson Taylor’s Rise as Chargers Backup
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 101
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Summary
Branson Taylor, a 6-foot-6, 321-pound offensive lineman drafted in the sixth round by the Chargers in 2025, is quietly emerging as a serious backup candidate. After a solid college career at Pitt — where he started four games as a sophomore and split time as a junior — a knee injury cut his senior year short, dropping his draft stock. Signed to the practice squad and later a futures contract, Taylor impressed at minicamp, stepping into first-team reps when starter Rashawn Slater was sidelined. Known for his aggressive pass protection, he’s still working on hip control and center of gravity, but with Slater ahead of him, Taylor’s path to the active roster looks promising — and he’s already positioning himself as a reliable backup option for 2026. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/13680978d0ca8366