The Chargers are preparing to give tight end Oronde Gadsden more chances in the offense after he made two catches for 32 yards in the team's Week 1 loss to the Cardinals. His longest reception went for 26 yards.
Gadsden, selected 165th in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, played 10 offensive snaps against Arizona. That represented 18% of the Chargers' offensive plays. He was one of five players to catch a pass from Justin Herbert, while David Njoku and Ladd McConkey each had five receptions.
Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel said Gadsden's usage may depend on how a game unfolds, but the team expects to create more opportunities for him unless circumstances during a game dictate otherwise. As a rookie, Gadsden appeared in 15 games and started seven. He totaled 49 receptions, 664 receiving yards and three touchdowns while playing 62% of the team's offensive snaps.
No additional details about his role in upcoming games were provided.