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Chargers | Six touches for Joshua Kelley Fri Dec 15, 12:35 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley had 22 yards on five carries against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15. He had a six-yard reception and also lost a fumble.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley limited to three touches Sun Dec 10, 09:46 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley ended up with three rushes for six yards in Week 14 against the Denver Broncos. He was not targeted in the pass game.
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Chargers | Changes to Chargers backfield? Thu Dec 7, 12:14 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler could find himself in a 'competition for carries' amid the team's struggle to run the ball effectively, head coach Brandon Staley told reporters Thursday, Dec. 7.
| Footballguys view: Ekeler is playing banged up, and he's not performing up to his usual standards. That's why the Chargers are perhaps going to give a guy like Joshua Kelley more work. We'll see if this supposed split begins against the Broncos on Sunday. |
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Chargers | Eight touches for Joshua Kelley Sun Dec 3, 04:04 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed for 16 yards on six carries against the New England Patriots in Week 13. He also caught two passes for nine yards during the game.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley good for five touches Sun Nov 26, 11:46 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley ended up with three rushing attempts for eight yards in Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens, while he absorbed both of his two targets for six yards.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley not a big factor Sun Nov 19, 05:44 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed for 13 yards on six carries against the Green Bay Packers in Week 11.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley totals five touches Sun Nov 12, 08:26 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley posted 16 rushing yards on five attempts in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley totals 22 scrimmage yards Tue Nov 7, 12:39 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed three times for 18 yards in Week 9 against the New York Jets, while adding a 4-yard catch on his lone target.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley gets six total targets Sun Oct 29, 11:47 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed six times for 21 yards in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, and he was not targeted in the pass game.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley tops charts for Bolts Sun Oct 22, 07:23 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed seven times for 75 yards and a 49-yard rushing touchdown in Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and he was not targeted in the pass game.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley totals just two touches Tue Oct 17, 12:34 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed once for just two yards in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys, while recording just a single 2-yard catch on his lone target.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley a little better in Week 4 Sun Oct 1, 10:36 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed 17 times for 65 yards in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders, and he was not targeted in the pass game.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley disappoints yet again Sun Sep 24, 07:37 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed 11 times for just 12 yards in his second straight start in place of the injured RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings. He added a 5-yard catch on his lone target.
| Footballguys view: Kelley did get a chance to score in short yardage, but the Vikings run defense came to life after being humiliated by the Eagles last week and the Chargers were doing a much better job moving the ball through the air. Even if Austin Ekeler doesn't play next week (the Chargers bye is in Week 5), Kelley is only a what the heck flex coming off of two duds as the starter. |
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley held in check Sun Sep 17, 04:59 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed for 39 yards on 13 carries against the Tennessee Titans in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: The Titans run defense is for real (Nick Chubb faces them next week), and the Chargers had no urge to throw to the running back without Austin Ekeler. If Ekeler can't go next week, Kelley will have RB2/Flex value again, but this was disappointing even though he was still the clear lead back for at least one week. |
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Chargers | Austin Ekeler misses another practice Fri Sep 15, 04:48 PM
Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports that RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) missed another practice on Friday. He has not practiced this week.
| Footballguys view: Joshua Kelley looks like a must start even if Ekeler plays, because it's unlikely that the team will put a lot on Ekeler's shoulders this early in the season if he's not 100%. The Titans run defense was tough against the Saints, but the Chargers running game was clicking for over 200 yards against the Dolphins last week. Isaiah Spiller would be active if Ekeler is out after being a healthy scratch last week and UDFA Elijah Dotson should also figure into an Ekeler-less backfield. |
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley flirts with triple digits Sun Sep 10, 11:23 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley ended up with 16 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins, and he did not have any catches on one target.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley to open as No. 2 back? Sat Sep 2, 02:48 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley has been a good fit in offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's system and has 'earned the opportunity' to begin the year as the primary backup to RB Austin Ekeler, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Austin Ekeler is going to get a ton of work for the Chargers as their lead back. When he needs a breather, the Chargers can turn to Kelley or Isaiah Spiller. We'll see if Kelley can impress enough to keep getting most of those reserve touches. Kelley is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2024. |
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Chargers | Role Developed for RB Kelley Thu Feb 2, 05:20 PM
Eric Smith, from Chargers.com, reports new Los Angeles Chargers OC Kellen Moore thinks a role started to develop for RB Joshua Kelley in 2022.
| Footballguys view: With Moore running the show on offense in 2023, we might see Kelley get a larger backup role behind starter Austin Ekeler. Kelley will have to compete in training camp for the no.2 job with Isaiah Spiller. |
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley totals 10 touches Sun Jan 1, 09:48 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed nine times for 45 yards in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Rams, and he added a 1-yard catch on his two targets.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley totals 10 touches Mon Dec 26, 11:09 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed nine times for 33 yards in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts while adding a 9-yard catch on his lone target.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley finds the end zone Sun Dec 18, 09:50 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed 10 times for 24 yards an a touchdown and added a seven-yard reception in a 17-14 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 15.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley totals five touches Sun Dec 11, 11:46 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed four times for 29 yards in Week 14 against the Miami Dolphins, while adding one reception for six yards on two targets.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley totals seven touches Sun Dec 4, 10:24 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed seven times for 30 yards in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders and he had no receptions on just one target.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley activated from IR Sat Nov 26, 04:47 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley (knee) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Nov. 26.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley officially cleared Wed Nov 23, 09:11 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley (knee) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Nov. 23.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley expected to practice Tue Nov 22, 12:22 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley (knee) is expected to return to practice this week, head coach Brandon Staley said Monday, Nov. 21.
| Footballguys view: The tailback is eligible to return from the reserve/injured list. Kelley sprained his MCL in Week 6 and has been recovering since then. When healthy, Kelley will compete with guys like Isaiah Spiller and Sony Michel to work as a backup behind starter Austin Ekeler. |
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Chargers | Los Angeles makes several roster moves Sat Oct 22, 04:18 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Michael Bandy was signed to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Oct. 22. RB Joshua Kelley (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list. PK Taylor Bertolet was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.
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Chargers | Week 7 injury report for LA Chargers Fri Oct 21, 04:45 PM
Los Angeles Chargers PK Dustin Hopkins (hamstring), RB Joshua Kelley (knee), WR Josh Palmer (concussion) and TE Donald Parham (concussion) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 7 versus the Seattle Seahawks. WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) and DT Sebastian Joseph-Day (ankle) were limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable. C Will Clapp (quad), TE Gerald Everett (illness), OG Zion Johnson (ankle), C Corey Linsley (illness), OT Trey Pipkins (knee) and LB Kyle Van Noy (back) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley not practicing again Thu Oct 20, 06:46 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley (knee) did not practice once again on Thursday, Oct. 20.
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Chargers | Chargers' Thursday injury report Thu Oct 20, 06:28 PM
Los Angeles Chargers PK Dustin Hopkins (hamstring), RB Joshua Kelley (knee), WR Josh Palmer (concussion) and TE Donald Parham (concussion) did not practice on Thursday, Oct. 20. Also, WR Keenan Allen (hamstring), DT Sebastian Joseph-Day (ankle), C Corey Linsley (illness) and OT Trey Pipkins (knee) were limited, and C Will Clapp (quadriceps), TE Gerald Everett (illness), OG Zion Johnson (ankle) and LB Kyle Van Noy (back) practiced in full.
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Chargers | Wednesday practice report for LAC Wed Oct 19, 08:44 PM
Los Angeles Chargers PK Dustin Hopkins (hamstring), RB Joshua Kelley (knee) and TE Donald Parham (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19. OG Will Clapp (quadriceps), DT Sebastian Joseph-Day (ankle), C Corey Linsley (illness) and OT Trey Pipkins (knee) were limited during practice. OG Zion Johnson (ankle) and LB Kyle Van Noy (back) fully participated in practice.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley to miss multiple weeks Tue Oct 18, 05:06 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley (knee) was diagnosed with a medial collateral ligament sprain Tuesday, Oct. 18, that is expected to sideline him for multiple weeks, according to head coach Brandon Staley.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley suffers knee injury Tue Oct 18, 12:07 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley (knee) suffered a knee injury in the Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley leaves game Mon Oct 17, 09:32 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 6 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley gets into end zone Sun Oct 9, 05:04 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley posted 10 runs for 49 yards and a touchdown while adding two receptions for 33 yards in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns.
| Footballguys view: Kelley is separating himself from the other running backs behind Austin Ekeler. He's the one most likely to start if Ekeler misses time, and this week he shows he can come through as a desperation play. He should be added in typical leagues. |
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley separating from the pack Wed Aug 17, 10:05 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley took the lead in the battle for the backup running back spot after he looked confident, decisive and explosive in the first preseason game.
| Footballguys view: Dynasty GMs love hearing this news, and Fantasy GMs in redraft leagues should be paying attention to the battle in Los Angeles behind starting running back Austin Ekeler. Rookie RB Isaiah Spiller has talent, but it appears he's firmly behind Kelley in the pecking order. Ekeler is going to get a ton of work, but the team may choose to give him a breather from time to time with Kelley. |
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley needs to stand out Mon Jul 11, 08:11 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley could be on the roster bubble in training camp and will battle RBs Larry Rountree and Isaiah Spiller for a spot in the backfield.
| Footballguys view: Kelley has been a disappointment since the Chargers took him in the fourth round two years ago. Between fumbles and inefficient running, the team has reasons for losing confidence in Kelley and taking Spiller. Spiller should be the backup to Austin Ekeler and have some best ball value even when Ekeler is healthy as a change of pace back who can give Ekeler some rest. |
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Chargers | Joshua Kelley runs it 10 times Sun Dec 12, 10:37 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed 10 times for 33 yards in Week 14 against the New York Giants, and he added a catch for five yards.
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Chargers | Week 11 Los Angeles Chargers inactives Sun Nov 21, 06:52 PM
The Los Angeles Chargers have declared S Alohi Gilman, DL Linval Joseph, S Mark Webb, RB Joshua Kelley, QB Easton Stick, OT Trey Pipkins and RB Gabe Nabers inactive for Week 11.
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Chargers | Week 8 Los Angeles Chargers inactives Sun Oct 31, 02:44 PM
The Los Angeles Chargers have declared S Mark Webb, RB Joshua Kelley, QB Easton Stick, TE Tre' McKitty, OT Trey Pipkins and RB Gabe Nabers inactive for Week 8.
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Chargers | Week 4 Los Angeles Chargers inactives Mon Oct 4, 07:00 PM
The Los Angeles Chargers have declared RB Joshua Kelley, QB Easton Stick, TE Tre' McKitty, OT Brenden Jaimes and CB Chris Harris Jr. inactive for Week 4.
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Chargers | Week 3 Los Angeles Chargers inactives Sun Sep 26, 11:36 AM
The Los Angeles Chargers have declared LB Amen Ogbongbemiga, QB Easton Stick, RB Joshua Kelley, DT Justin Jones, OT Brenden Jaimes, TE Tre' McKitty and CB Chris Harris Jr. inactive for Week 3.
| Footballguys view: Joey Bosa will play, but it's not certain how effective he'll be or how many snaps he will get in the showdown with Patrick Mahomes. |
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Chargers | Week 2 Los Angeles Chargers inactives Sun Sep 19, 03:00 PM
The Los Angeles Chargers have declared QB Easton Stick, RB Joshua Kelley, DT Justin Jones, OG Michael Schofield, TE Tre' McKitty and CB Chris Harris Jr. inactive for Week 2.
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Chargers | Week 1 Los Angeles Chargers inactives Sun Sep 12, 11:41 AM
The Los Angeles Chargers have declared LB Amen Ogbongbemiga, QB Easton Stick, RB Joshua Kelley, TE Tre' McKitty and DB Trey Marshall inactive for Week 1.
| Footballguys view: With Kelley out, Austin Ekeler must be a full go as reported. Justin Jackson will be the complement to Ekeler with rookie Larry Rountree as the third string back. |
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Chargers | Crowded backfield for Bolts Fri May 21, 09:57 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Justin Jackson, RB Larry Rountree and RB Joshua Kelley will likely be battling for the final two spots in the backfield, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers have Austin Ekeler as their starter but behind him there is this group with no established pecking order. Each one brings a varied skill set to the field for the Chargers, and we'll have to see how this shakes out in training camp. There may not be a true handcuff to Ekeler as the Chargers would likely go RBBC with multiple backs if Ekeler had to miss time. |
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Chargers | Week 16 Los Angeles Chargers inactives Sun Dec 27, 02:37 PM
The Los Angeles Chargers have declared DL Joey Bosa, QB Easton Stick, OT Trey Pipkins, RB Joshua Kelley, OG Tyree St. Louis and WR Keenan Allen inactive for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Mike Williams looks like a good play today. Donald Parham, Tyron Johnson, and Jalen Guyton all have some sleeper appeal as Justin Herbert has shown the ability to hit secondary targets for big plays. |
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Chargers | Week 14 Los Angeles Chargers inactives Sun Dec 13, 02:57 PM
The Los Angeles Chargers have declared LB Denzel Perryman, WR Joe Reed, QB Easton Stick, RB Joshua Kelley, RB Troymaine Pope and OG Tyree St. Louis inactive for Week 14.
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Chargers | LA Chargers' Week 14 injury report Fri Dec 11, 03:56 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Denzel Perryman (back) was limited in practice for a second consecutive day Friday, Dec. 11, and is listed as doubtful for Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons. RB Troymaine Pope (neck) was upgraded to a limited practice, while WR Joe Reed (ribs) was limited in practice all week; both players are listed as questionable. CB Tevaughn Campbell (shoulder), CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot), CB Casey Hayward (hamstring), S Rayshawn Jenkins (neck), RB Joshua Kelley (foot), LB Uchenna Nwosu (chest, shoulder) and OT Bryan Bulaga (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Chargers | LA Chargers' Thursday practice report Thu Dec 10, 05:29 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Troymaine Pope (neck) and OT Bryan Bulaga (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 10. CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot), RB Joshua Kelley (foot), LB Denzel Perryman (back) and WR Joe Reed (ribs) were limited. CB Tevaughn Campbell (shoulder), CB Casey Hayward Jr. (hamstring), S Rayshawn Jenkins (neck) and Uchenna Nwosu (chest, shoulder) practiced in full.
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Chargers | Wednesday injuries for LAC Wed Dec 9, 06:11 PM
Los Angeles Chargers CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot), RB Joshua Kelley (foot) and LB Denzel Perryman (back) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. WR Joe Reed (ribs), RB Troymaine Pope (neck), S Rayshawn Jenkins (neck) and CB Casey Hayward Jr. (hamstring) were limited. CB Tevaughn Campbell (shoulder) and LB Uchenna Nwosu (chest, shoulder) practiced in full.
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