Austin Ekeler

Remains sidelined Wednesday

Sep 20 12:45pm

Ekeler (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.

Head coach Brandon Staley said Monday that there's "no timeline" for Ekeler's return from the ankle injury that kept him out for this past Sunday's loss to the Titans, so it's no surprise that the star running back isn't practicing Wednesday. If Ekeler isn't ready to play this weekend at Minnesota, Joshua Kelley would be in line to handle the majority of backfield touches against a Vikings defense that allowed 259 rushing yards to the Eagles in Week 2.

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Austin Ekeler

RB | LAC

Dec 10
7:49am

Could yield carries Sunday

Though Ekeler remains in line to start, Joshua Kelley and Isaiah Spiller are also expected to see work in the Chargers' backfield Sunday against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Joshua Palmer

WR | LAC

Dec 8
1:50pm

Won't be activated Week 14

Palmer (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Austin Ekeler

RB | LAC

Dec 7
1:12pm

Could face competition for work

Ekeler may be at risk of losing out on some snaps and touches out of the backfield after Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that "competition for carries is going to be something that you can see happening," Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports. "We're going to keep exploring, making adjustments, so that we can find that rhythm that I've been talking about," Staley said. "We know that Austin is a good running back. We just haven't found any rhythm in the last couple of weeks in the run game. Just need to keep after it and keep working hard in practice."

Joshua Kelley

RB | LAC

Dec 6
6:36pm

Could see increased opportunities

Coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that Kelley could see increased opportunities out of the Chargers' backfield, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.