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In the first week of free agency, the Los Angeles Chargers chose to sign Austin Ekeler to an extension, and Melvin Gordon departed for the Denver Broncos. Given that, Ekeler seems to have seized full control of the backfield in 2020. Back in 2017, the Chargers signed Ekeler as an undrafted free agent out of […]

Melvin Gordon said farewell to the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, signing a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos in free agency. Gordon’s departure was widely expected. After all, the running back held out for a new contract through the first several weeks of the 2019 campaign and didn’t get one. The Chargers then gave […]

Where will Tom Brady play football in 2020? It’s the question that has been dominating talk shows covering the league seemingly since moments after the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl. But now a new voice has jumped into the fray — Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler: “Here’s why I think it […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler isn’t going to let his new contract with the franchise get to his head. Ekeler signed a four-year, $24.5 million deal with the Chargers this offseason, and he’ll continue to be a main focus in the offense moving forward as the team tries to get back to being […]

The Los Angeles Chargers chose to sign Austin Ekeler to a four-year, $24.5 million contract, making him a key member of the offense. After signing on the dotted line, Ekeler spoke out on his new contract with Los Angeles. “Feels a little overwhelming,” Ekeler said, via Gilbert Manzano of the Orange County Register. “Coming from a […]

On Friday, the Los Angeles Chargers reached an agreement on a new deal with running back Austin Ekeler. To be specific, they agreed upon a four-year contract worth $24.5 million. According to Tom Pelissero on Twitter, Ekeler has spoken out on that new deal. #Chargers RB Austin Ekeler on his new four-year, $24.5 million deal […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have reached an agreement on a four-year, $24.5 million contract with running back Austin Ekeler, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal includes $15 million in guaranteed money. Ekeler was set to be a restricted free agent. The 24-year-old is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he played […]

For many players, the offseason is still in full swing. However, it appears Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekerler has already shifted gears towards the 2020 NFL season. Ekeler recently took to Twitter to show that he is already back to work in the gym: Put some heavy metal on before you squat the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers missed out on the playoffs during 2019 and the team could look a lot different as a result. Especially when considering how all signs are currently pointing towards Philip Rivers being gone. No matter what happens this offseason with the quarterback position, that can’t be the only move the team this […]

The Los Angeles Chargers fell well-short of expectations in 2019. Entering the season as a presumed-Super Bowl contender, the Bolts fell flat from the get-go, culminating in a lost campaign that leaves more questions than answers. The Chargers went 5-11, last in the AFC West and will enter a potentially franchise-altering offseason. Despite gloomy days […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are 12-4 and are one win away from the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years. Under new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the team’s previously horrible unit from 2018 has suddenly become a strength this season. The addition of safety Tyrann Mathieu has changed both the culture and attitude of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers aren’t sending a running back to the Pro Bowl. Last year’s Pro Bowl back Melvin Gordon was not the one snubbed from the Bolts’ backfield, however. It was Austin Ekeler, his early-season replacement and a growing star in Los Angeles. However, Ekeler doesn’t feel as if he was snubbed. His goal […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have plenty of contracts that will be expiring when the 2019 season concludes. Austin Ekeler understands that all of the expiring contracts could cause a “frenzy” in the front office and the locker room. Per Jeff Miller in the Los Angeles Times: “I think upstairs they’re trying to keep that on […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were down 17-3 to the Denver Broncos and the first half was coming to a close. With the clock ticking down, they needed to do something fast. Enter Austin Ekeler, Philip Rivers, and Mike Williams. First, Philip Rivers connected with wide receiver Mike Williams for 52 yards. Rivers and Mike Williams […]

During the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Chargers’ matchup with the Oakland Raiders on Thursday Night Football, Philip Rivers connected with Austin Ekeler for a crucial go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. Rivers.@AustinEkeler. The @Chargers take the lead in the fourth quarter! #BoltUp 📺: #LACvsOAK on @NFLNetwork | @NFLonFOX | @PrimeVideoHow to watch: https://t.co/I6INVckndX […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will kick off Week 10 on Thursday night against the Oakland Raiders. The AFC West rivals both stand at four wins and are trying to get back into the postseason race. The Chargers hold a 4-5 record and are coming off an impressive win over the 7-1 Green Bay Packers in […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had a disappointing start to the season, which could prompt them to part ways with one of their offensive weapons. According to Ian Rapoport, Melvin Gordon could be traded at the NFL trade deadline. Among the names in focus this week: #Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny, #Eagles OT Big V, #Jets […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been struggling to get any kind of offense going during their two-game losing streak. Facing another potentially disappointing loss to the Tennessee Titans, quarterback Philip Rivers was able to throw a dart to running back Austin Ekeler for a 41-yard touchdown. Rivers throws a 41-yard dart to @AustinEkeler for the […]

The Tennessee Titans will welcome the Los Angeles Chargers to Nissan Stadium in Week 7. Don’t worry Chargers fans, you will have an excuse as to why there aren’t more Titans fans in the crowd. Both teams came into the season with different expectations; with the Chargers anticipating a return to the playoffs. But both […]

After not playing a snap in Week 4, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is officially in the fold of the gameplan for Week 5 against the Denver Broncos. However, the two-time Pro Bowler won’t be a bell-cow, According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the expectation is that Gordon splits carries with Austin […]

Similarly to recent seasons, the first four weeks of the regular season has been dominated by running backs in fantasy football, which provides some intriguing start ’em sit ’em options for Week 5. For the people who own Christian McCaffrey, congratulations on securing first or second place in your league. The Carolina Panthers versatile running […]

Week 4 featured plenty of upsets. In fact, eight underdogs (according to Las Vegas point spreads) emerged victorious out of the 15 games on the slate. Let’s unpack another eventful weekend in the NFL with 10 takeaways from Week 4. 10. Jordan Howard comes alive, hangs 3 TDs on Packers Jordan Howard, who was traded […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are getting Melvin Gordon back, but Justin Jackson may miss some time in the backfield. On Friday, Jackson was seen sporting a walking boot at practice for the Chargers. Just a day ago, Jackson was added to the team’s injury report for Week 4 with a calf issue. Then, just two […]

Los Angeles Chargers fans couldn’t have asked or expected more from backup Austin Ekeler while star running back Melvin Gordon has been holding out for new contract. While being used in the ground game alongside Justin Jackson, Ekeler has really been an explosive passing threat out of the backfield for quarterback Philip Rivers. Through three […]

As Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has been away from the team in a failed attempt of getting a new contract, it was reported that although he is not likely suit up in Sunday’s game he might still travel with the team to Miami. Chargers HC Anthony Lynn said Melvin Gordon will practice […]

While Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon had been in the midst of one of the most unsuccessful holdouts seen so far, his backup Austin Ekeler has been producing. With Wednesday’s news that Gordon will be returning to the team this week, although unable to play in this week’s matchup against Miami, it means […]

Melvin Gordon is finally ending his holdout with the Los Angeles Chargers but he definitely paid the price by remaining away from the team. According to Adam Schefter, Gordon’s holdout cost him nearly $2 million. Cost of a holdout: Melvin Gordon will be subject to $1.2 million worth of fines while losing out on $989,118 […]

Melvin Gordon has decided to end his hold out and report to the Los Angeles Chargers, and while he won’t be playing this weekend, his return will obviously have significant ramifications on the Chargers long term. Los Angeles has gotten off to a 1-2 start without him, so it will be certainly nice for the […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler made a leaping touchdown run against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of the Week 2 matchup in the Motor City. .@AustinEkeler's fourth TD of the season! #LACvsDET 📺: CBS📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/lIvmKQwwkv — NFL (@NFL) September 15, 2019 Ekeler, essentially subbing in […]

Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season has come and gone. Rather than overreacting to every teams’ first taste of game action, let’s unpack an uneven opening weekend — which saw seven contests decided by at least 14 points. Here are the 10 statistics that encapsulated the first week of the NFL year, the league’s […]

The season opener for the Los Angeles Chargers got nervier than expected. However, all’s well that ends well after Austin Ekeler finished the match with a fantastic run to the end-zone to end the game in overtime. The winning play was called in the middle of overtime. The Chargers lined up that clearly gave signs […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been without their superstar running back Melvin Gordon since the start of camp. There’s a simple reason for that; he’s holding out looking for a contract (or a trade). Neither of those have come yet. That means the Chargers don’t have Gordon in their lineup and aren’t getting anything in […]

The Los Angeles Chargers appear to be on the cusp of parting ways with running back Melvin Gordon in the 2019 NFL season. Fortunately, head coach Anthony Lynn is confident that his backups will be able to fill the void. Running backs Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson have seen their roles increase in Gordon’s absence. […]

Going into 2019, we know the primary suspects for the best running backs in fantasy football. The Saquon Barkleys, the Christian McCaffreys, the Ezekiel Elliotts (if he actually plays), etc. But what about the halfbacks who may not be taken that early but can provide great value later on? In other words, who are the […]

While everyone will be flocking to grab Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara in their respective Fantasy Football drafts, there are some hidden gems that might slip through the cracks. To be fair, most people are probably fully aware of all of the sleeper candidates around the NFL, but not everyone will be able […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler will be active in his team’s AFC Wild Card Round matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday afternoon, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Ekeler has been dealing with a groin injury. He will work out pre-game and is currently listed as questionable. On the year, Ekeler rushed […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler made his return to practice on Wednesday ahead of this week’s game against the Denver Broncos. It was reported a few days ago that head coach Anthony Lynn was optimistic about Ekeler returning against the Broncos, and this is certainly a step in the right direction. Ekeler has […]

Los Angeles Chargers got starting running back Melvin Gordon back against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. And now, his backup, Austin Ekeler, is expected to return in Week 17 against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Anthony Lynn (per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk). Ekeler, who has missed the last two games while […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have made a strong push up the standings, moving into possible contention for the top overall seed in the AFC playoff picture. Los Angeles is heading into a crucial matchup on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens that has plenty of postseason implications on the line. The Chargers are expected to be without […]