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The Chargers announced on Saturday that they have elevated S Marcus Williams and G Branson Taylor for Week 16. Williams, 29, is a former second-round pick of the Saints back in 2017.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 1

Chargers' sixth-round selection lucky to be on practice squad eight weeks into season

The Chargers 2025 NFL rookie class has been discussed with major positive connotation, due to the overwhelming positive returns halfway through the season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / August 27

Los Angeles Chargers Surprisingly Cut 2025 6th-Round Pick

The Los Angeles Chargers have finalized their initial 53-man roster and have waived 2024 6th-Round Pick OL Branson Taylor. Taken in the 6th round (199th Overall), the Los Angeles Chargers initially drafted Taylor in the hopes of converting him to guard, after he spent the bulk of his career at both left tackle and right tackle for Pitt.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 26

Chargers Cut Former Pitt OL

PITTSBURGH — Another former Pitt Panthers offensive lineman has been cut. Former Pitt offensive lineman Branson Taylor has been cut by the Los Angeles Chargers, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported on Aug.

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Chargers agree to terms with second-round WR Tre Harris

While Tre Harris was one of many second-round picks to remain unsigned through mid-July, the rookie made headlines when he was a no-show during the start of Chargers training camp. Well, the unofficial holdout is over.

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Pitt Panthers OL Addresses Los Angeles Chargers Fans

Had Pitt Panthers tackle Branson Taylor not suffered a season-ending injury last year, perhaps the offensive tackle would have been picked earlier in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Chargers draft Branson Taylor: Instant analysis of LA's 6th-round pick

The Los Angeles Chargers made their seventh pick of the 2025 NFL draft, taking Pittsburgh offensive tackle Branson Taylor at No. 199 overall. Taylor is a massive human being at 6-foot-6 and 321 pounds who has two years of starting experience.

Chargers NFL Draft 2025: Bolts select Branson Taylor, OT/G, Pittsburgh with Pick 199

The Chargers found themselves a former offensive tackle that’s expected to make the transition to guard in the NFL. With the 199th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected offensive lineman Branson Taylor out of the University of Pittsburgh.

Chargers Draft Pitt OT Branson Taylor

PITTSBURGH — A Pitt Panthers offensive tackle will take his talents out west, earning a selection in the draft. The Los Angeles Chargers selected Pitt offensive tackle Branson Taylor with the No.

49ers hold pre-draft visit, workout with Pitt OL Branson Taylor

The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler reports that the San Francisco 49ers recently visited with Pitt offensive lineman Branson Taylor and held a private workout with the draft prospect.

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / March 1

Watch: Branson Taylor Talks Pitt Career, Injury Recovery, Position Flexibility at NFL Combine

While Pitt offensive lineman Branson Taylor may not compete in the on-field workouts at the NFL Combine as he continues recovering from an injury sustained during his final season with the Panthers, he still has made the most of the experience in Indianapolis, Ind.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 29

Pitt Offensive Tackle Branson Taylor Declares for NFL Draft

For the third year in a row, Pitt football will have an offensive tackle preparing for the NFL Draft. On Saturday, redshirt senior Branson Taylor took to social media to announce that he is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Pitt Starting OL Declares for NFL Draft

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers will lose one of their starting offensive lineman, as they chose to play football at the next level. Redshirt senior offensive lineman Branson Taylor announced that he will end his college career and declare for the NFL Draft after spending five seasons with Pitt.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 25, 2024

Pitt Loses Starting OT for Season

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers suffered a massive loss on their offensive line to injury that changes the dynamic of the front five. Pitt head coach Pat

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 25, 2024

Pitt Captain, Starting LT Branson Taylor Out for the Season

PITTSBURGH — Pitt will be without its starting left tackle and team captain for the remainder of the season. Pat Narduzzi announced after the win against Syracuse that Taylor had season-ending surgery and will miss the rest of the season.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 24, 2024

Pitt Missing Starting Offensive Lineman Against Syracuse

PITTSBURGH — Pitt will turn to its “unsung hero” at left tackle against Syracuse. Branson Taylor and Ryan Jacoby left the win against Cal two weeks ago with injuries, and while Jacoby will play against ‘Cuse, Taylor did not dress for warmups and will miss the conference clash against the Orange.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 5, 2023

Pitt LT Branson Taylor Announces He’s Returning Next Season

Branson Taylor is the latest Pitt Panther to announce his return through Alliance 412. The allure of the transfer portal has resulted in a few Panthers exiting via the transfer portal, which opened up on Monday, but Taylor — who clearly received chances to explore NIL opportunities outside will not be one of them.