It’s not hard to see why Chargers fans were hyped about Gadsden despite his status as a fifth-round pick. The team retained Will Dissly at a problem area and signed free agent Tyler Conklin, who seemed more akin to Dissly than a breakout player.

The Los Angeles Chargers could have an important offensive playmaker on his way to a breakout campaign this season. He probably wouldn't have gotten quite the chance to make an impact, if it weren't for a veteran player's injury,

Chargers' Oronde Gadsden II revealed as secret offensive weapon as Los Angeles TE originally appeared on The Sporting News The Los Angeles Chargers found a way to win Sunday and improve to 3-0 by topping the Denver Broncos on a game-winning field goal from Cameron Dicker. One of the underrated reasons: They unlocked Oronde Gadsen II.

Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden had a great debut in the Week 3 win over the Denver Broncos and that should garner him a regular role moving forward.

Rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II catches a 10-yard dart from quarterback Justin Herbert. Watch the best plays by the Chargers against the Denver Broncos in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season. Watch highlights from the Week 3 matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Chargers during the 2025 NFL season.

Becton was beat early and often against the Broncos before he left the game with a concussion. His replacement in Salyer did not fare much better. Same goes for Pipkins. Their pass block grades on the day were 36.1, 26.5, and 41.6, respectively.

Gadsden caught five of his seven targets for 46 yards in the 23-20 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

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Dissly (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Giants. Dissly hasn't been able to practice since the start of Week 3 prep due to a knee injury and now will miss a second consecutive contest as a result.

Tight End Oronde Gadsden meets with the media to discuss beginning this season at 3-0 and how he has zero doubts in their team as the season progresses.