Continues to lead backfield
Ekeler, who logged 1,558 scrimmage yards and 20 total TDs in 16 games last season, remains firmly atop the Chargers' RB depth chart as training camp approaches, per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN and Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
As long as the 27-year-old remains healthy, he'll be a valuable fantasy asset, especially given his usage as a pass-catcher out of the Chargers' backfield. With Justin Jackson no longer on the roster, Isaiah Spiller, Larry Rountree and Joshua Kelley are in the mix to handle complementary work, and though the team's No. 2 role hasn't been handed to Spiller, it's one that the 2022 fourth-rounder has a solid chance to claim. If so, he'd be the player to target in the event that Ekeler misses any time this coming season.
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Donald Parham Jr.
TE | LAC
Likely out a week
Parham is dealing with a hamstring injury that likely will force him to miss approximately a week of practice, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Donald Parham Jr.
TE | LAC
Injures leg
Parham injured his left leg during Saturday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Donald Parham Jr.
TE | LAC
Looking good at camp
Parham is having a "great" training camp, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
Isaiah Spiller
RB | LAC
Working with backups
Spiller has primarily worked with the second- and third-team offenses at training camp, but Daniel Popper of The Athletic notes that the rookie's "physicality is starting to pop" now that the Chargers have started padded practices.
Isaiah Spiller
RB | LAC
Showcasing receiving chops in camp
Spiller has impressed as a pass-catcher in training camp, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Derwin James Jr.
DB | LAC
Not practicing
Coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that James will be held out of practice until his contract situation is resolved, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Keenan Allen
WR | LAC
Enters season with big expectations
Allen told CBS 8 San Diego that he expects the Chargers offense to continue growing in Year 2 under offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.
Justin Herbert
QB | LAC
Trying to improve footwork
Herbert believes he'll benefit from a full offseason of practices, with footwork in the pocket being a key point of emphasis, Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports reports.
Jalen Guyton
WR | LAC
Draws praise for special teams
Guyton earned rave reviews from coach Brandon Staley regarding his performance on special teams during OTAs, Gavino Borquez of Chargers Wire reports.
Joshua Palmer
WR | LAC
Works with first-string offense
Palmer worked with the first-team offense during recent OTAs, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.