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The Los Angeles Chargers’ injury issues are back in the 2023 season as running back Austin Ekeler missed the Week 2 game. Now, after missing practice this week, Ekeler is officially ruled out for the Week 3 contest against the Minnesota Vikings, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. ‘Chargers are listing RB Austin Ekeler as out […]

As the Los Angeles Chargers gear up for their Week 3 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings and try to avoid an 0-3 start, they do so without their star running back Austin Ekeler. Ekeler missed practice on Wednesday as he continues to nurse an ankle injury, according to Adam Schefter. He did not play last […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that there is no timeline on Austin Ekeler’s return from his ankle injury, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Austin Ekeler injured his ankle in the Week 1 loss at home to the Miami Dolphins. Ekeler missed practice early on in the week to attend his […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has been downgraded to out, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Ekeler’s status was in question all week due to an ankle injury and it continued to trend in a negative direction before LA made this decision. Joshua Kelley will likely be the Chargers starting running back as a result […]

The Chargers came into the season with the hope of becoming the dominant team in the AFC West, taking the crown from the Kansas City Chiefs and holding off a challenge from the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers certainly have the talent to make a run at that division crown, but they dropped their season […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have injury concerns regarding their best offensive weapon and their best defensive player ahead of a Week 2 tilt against the Tennessee Titans. Running back Austin Ekeler had an ankle injury pop up and did not practice on Wednesday, leading many to question his playing status for Sunday. Star edge-rusher Joey […]

The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly agreed to a deal with RB Jaret Patterson, who will be joining their practice squad as Austin Ekeler deals with an ankle injury, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move to bring in Patterson adds extra depth for Los Angeles. Ekeler’s status for Week 2 is not certain at the moment. […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is not expected to be at practice on Wednesday for multiple reasons, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Austin Ekeler’s agent Cameron Weiss died after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, and the funeral is scheduled for today, according to Rapoport. He had a close relationship […]

The Los Angeles Chargers did it again against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. The team got a lead, took it into the fourth quarter, and lost the game. For Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, this worrisome trend comes down to four words: “It’s just straight-up inconsistency.” “Inconsistency. It’s just straight-up inconsistency,” Ekler said, per […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a tough Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins, falling 36-34. But the loss wasn’t the only defeat in Week 1 for the Chargers. Star running back Austin Ekeler suffered an ankle injury and could miss practice this week. He is an extremely talented player, and his absence could spell […]

Los Angeles Chargers star Austin Ekeler’s status is up in the air for practice this week after the halfback picked up an ankle injury during his team’s Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins, per Ari Meirov on Twitter. Chargers head coach Brandon Staley told reporters that Ekeler was able to finish the game against […]

The NFL season begins on Thursday, which means fantasy football is also starting. Figuring out who to start is essential for fantasy managers as it can determine whether you win or lose. The running back position is very important in fantasy. Week 1 is a chance for fantasy managers to get off to a good […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had a top-10 total offense in each of the last four seasons, but they are hoping to unlock something new in 2023. The Chargers plucked Kellen Moore from the Dallas Cowboys to be their offensive coordinator. He’s now tasked with reinventing L.A.’s putrid rushing offense. Despite having one of the […]

Fantasy football season is right around the corner, and if you aren’t drafting your team yet, you very likely will be doing so in the near future. With drafts quickly approaching, it’s important to have a clear cut strategy beforehand, as you need to know who you are going to pick depending on the myriad […]

The 2023 NFL season is fast approaching, and that means fantasy football is just around the corner as well. As fantasy football enthusiasts are planning for their upcoming drafts, one player who will definitely be near the top of the board is Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler. Over the past few years, Ekeler […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has been embroiled in contract sagas before, and he is certainly well versed on the current market surrounding NFL running backs. Speaking on how the NFL is valuing running backs in today’s league, Ekeler did not mince any fairly critical words, reports the Associated Press’ Joe Reedy. "We're […]

The state of the running back position in the NFL has been the talk of the offseason. Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs were recent victims of that, although the New York Giants RB agreed to a deal and reported to training camp. Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler also went through the same thing this […]

As last week’s franchise tag deadline came and went with no long term deals for several top RB’s, the situation hit a peak and caused many backs to publicly lash out in support of their position. Austin Ekeler of the Los Angeles Chargers took it one step further this weekend, starting a zoom meeting of […]

Fed up after Josh Jacobs and Saquon Barkley’s desires for long-term contracts went unmet by the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants, respectively, football’s top running backs are reportedly mulling direct action to address their ever-declining positional value. Los Angeles Chargers star Austin Ekeler has organized a Saturday night Zoom meeting involving fellow running […]

While fellow running backs Josh Jacobs and Saquon Barkley have failed to secure long-term deals with their respective teams, Los Angeles Chargers tailback Austin Ekeler was lucky to ink a four-year contract with the Bolts last March — but not before he asked the team to trade him. Months after he signed his new contract, […]

As the Los Angeles Chargers enter the 2023 training camp, several players could potentially be traded. With a revamped offense and new additions to the team, the Chargers may look to make some moves to further strengthen their roster. In this article, we will explore three potential players who could be traded by the Los […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are one of the most exciting teams to watch in the NFL, thanks in large part to the play of quarterback Justin Herbert. The fourth-year signal-caller led the Chargers to the playoffs last season and Herbert put together another stellar year. Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, one of Herbert’s favorite targets, […]

NFL running backs get a smaller piece of the pie. That’s just the way it is in the modern game. Los Angeles Chargers’ Austin Ekeler knows and understands why owners would simply keep abiding by this growing market trend. But he is going to keep fighting against it. The touchdown machine was intent on seeking […]

Like all other NFL teams, the Los Angeles Chargers are gearing up for the 2023 NFL season. With training camp just around the corner, it’s time to take a closer look at the team’s roster. While the Chargers have a talented group of players, there are a few who may be on the chopping block […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler asked for a trade this offseason because the team was not interested in giving him a contract extension, but eventually the Chargers agreed to give him some additional incentives on his current deal, and Ekeler opened up about the incentives he could earn this season before reaching free […]

Kellen Moore has emerged as one of the best offensive minds in the NFL coaching landscape. The Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator has some new toys to play with in his first season in LA, including running back Austin Ekeler. Ekeler’s future beyond the 2023 season remains a mystery, but Moore is focused on carving […]

Austin Ekeler sent shockwaves around the NFL earlier this offseason when he made a public trade request off of the Los Angeles Chargers. Ekeler wanted a new contract, and the Chargers were showing no interest in handing him an extension. The conflict came to a resolution on Tuesday, though, as the Chargers added some more […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have added close to $2 million in incentives to Austin Ekeler’s contract for the 2023 season, which will allow them to keep the running back through the 2023 season after he requested a trade this offseason, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network. Austin Ekeler came into the NFL with the […]

Austin Ekeler and the Los Angeles Chargers haven’t been seeing eye to eye all offseason. While Ekeler has continued to show Los Angeles no love, head coach Brandon Staley thinks the running back will eventually come around to the Chargers. While Ekeler skipped voluntary OTAs, Staley expects the running back to be present at mandatory […]

Austin Ekeler wants a new contract from the Los Angeles Chargers that the team doesn’t seem willing to give him. He’s made his latest move, deciding not to attend Chargers OTAs this week. Not much should be taken from the decision though, as he’s been absent from voluntary team activities in recent years, according to […]

There’s a ton of excitement and optimism surrounding the Carolina Panthers. Despite still being in a rebuild, the Panthers have aggressively assembled a promising, up-and-coming roster and have their sights set on making a big leap as they face one of the NFL’s easiest schedules. After breaking down the Panthers’ game-by-game predictions, let’s take a look at […]

The Los Angeles Chargers roster is pretty much set heading into the dog days of the NFL offseason following the 2023 NFL Draft. While the team may make a few changes around the edges between now and late July when Chargers training camp kicks off, the bones of the team are solid right now. Here […]

Austin Ekeler has turned himself into one of the most valuable duel-threat running backs in the NFL over the past few seasons, and he wants a new contract. But that’s something the Los Angeles Chargers don’t want to give Ekeler, so he requested a trade off of the team earlier this offseason. However, Ekeler has […]

We still expect the Los Angeles Chargers to make further changes in the 2023 offseason. That’s because they have not really done much so far. Of course, that also means that there are still some gaps to fill on their roster. They can do so through the draft, but they can also use the trade […]

Austin Ekeler shocked the NFL world when he requested a trade from the Los Angeles Chargers. But for Chargers manager Tom Telesco, not all bridges are burned. Telesco went into detail about Ekeler’s trade request and how it affected Los Angeles’ front office. The Chargers granted Ekeler permission to seek a trade. Despite the RB’s […]

Austin Ekeler has been the subject of trade talks after announcing his desire for a more lucrative, long-term contract. Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley addressed the Chargers’ intent to keep Ekeler at the annual NFL meetings, reports CBS’ Jamey Eisenberg. “We want him to be a part of our football team…we’ll be patient. […]

Los Angeles Charger star Austin Ekeler has been one of the most buzzed-about players throughout these early stages of the NFL’s new league year. Last week, the 27-year-old requested permission to seek a trade after contract negotiations between him and the franchise fell through. Since this initial reporting, the running back has made multiple public […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler said his recent trade request from the Chargers had nothing to do with the organization in a Monday appearance on the Green Light with Chris Long podcast. “I think it’s really important to put it out there that it’s not like, ‘Oh, I hate the Chargers and I need to […]

It’s hard not to feel like the clock is ticking for the Buffalo Bills. They’ve been championship contenders for the last three years, but have consistently come up short in the postseason. An embarrassing home loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2023 Divisional Round was just the latest setback for a group with sky-high […]