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Gadsden Rising as Chargers' Tight End Threat
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- May 25, 2026
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- 92
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Summary
Bleacher Report just named Oronde Gadsden the Chargers’ biggest NFL secret—and he’s primed to explode in 2026. As a rookie, he hauled in 49 catches for 664 yards (third among tight ends, sixth overall) and three touchdowns, proving he’s a red-zone threat. His efficiency was elite: second-highest average depth of target (9.4 yards), tenth in yards per route run, and top among tight ends with 50+ targets for 13.6 yards per reception. With Mike McDaniel’s offense built around the tight end and veteran David Njoku added to the mix, Gadsden is set to become Justin Herbert’s favorite target—controlling the middle and getting a massive workload. This young stud has all the tools to become a household name. 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/384d9d561a1d2aa7