Permitted to seek trade
The Chargers have granted Ekeler permission to seek a trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The report notes that the running back's request stems from a lack of progress in discussions regarding a new contract. Per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN, Ekeler is slated to earn $6.25 million in 2023, the final season of his current four-year, $24.5 million contract. It remains to be seen if his request leads to a trade, or alternatively results in an extension from the Chargers, but either way the star back appears to be angling for a payday more in line with his high level of production.
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Austin Ekeler
RB | LAC
Reportedly seeking trade
Ekeler is reportedly seeking permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Mike Williams
WR | LAC
Restructures contract for cap room
Williams (back) agreed to restructure his contract Thursday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.
Keenan Allen
WR | LAC
Restructures deal for cap relief
Allen agreed to restructure his contract Thursday, per NFL.com's Kevin Patra.
Eric Kendricks
LB | LAC
Released ahead of free agency
The Vikings released Kendricks on Monday.
Justin Herbert
QB | LAC
Undergoes successful surgery
Herbert underwent surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder Wednesday, but the team expects him to be cleared for the Chargers' offseason program, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Joshua Palmer
WR | LAC
Struggles in playoff defeat
Palmer recorded two receptions on six targets for 31 yards in Saturday's 31-30 wild-card round loss to the Jaguars.
Gerald Everett
TE | LAC
Steps up in playoff loss
Everett recorded six receptions on eight targets for 109 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 31-30 wild-card round loss to the Jaguars.
Keenan Allen
WR | LAC
Squanders 13 targets
Allen recorded six receptions on 13 targets for 61 yards in Saturday's 31-30 wild-card round loss to the Jaguars.
Justin Herbert
QB | LAC
One touchdown in playoff loss
Herbert completed 25 of 43 passes for 273 yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions in Saturday's 31-30 wild-card round loss to the Jaguars. He added three rushes for 12 yards.
Austin Ekeler
RB | LAC
Scores twice in playoff defeat
Ekeler rushed the ball 13 times for 35 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 31-30 wild-card round loss to the Jaguars. He added two receptions for eight yards.