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  Commanders | Austin Ekeler officially signed    Mon Mar 18, 09:05 PM

Updating a previous report, free-agent RB Austin Ekeler (Chargers) officially signed with the Washington Commanders Monday, March 18. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but an earlier report stated it is a two-year contract worth as much as $11.43 million.

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  Commanders | Washington adding Austin Ekeler    Mon Mar 11, 07:02 PM

Impending free-agent RB Austin Ekeler (Chargers) agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Washington Commanders Monday, March 11, worth as much as $11.43 million, according to sources.

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  NFL | Two interested in Austin Ekeler    Mon Mar 11, 04:38 PM

Impending free-agent RB Austin Ekeler (Chargers) has received preliminary interest from the Washington Commanders and Las Vegas Raiders, according to a source.

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  Giants | Giants eyeing Austin Ekeler, Tony Pollard    Sun Mar 10, 07:08 PM

The New York Giants are 'looking at' Los Angeles Chargers impending free-agent RB Austin Ekeler and Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent RB Tony Pollard in free agency, ESPN's Dan Graziano wrote on Sunday, March 10.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler to test market    Mon Feb 26, 02:39 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler is expected to test the free-agent market, according to sources Monday, Feb. 26.

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  Chargers | Coach would like Austin Ekeler back    Tue Feb 13, 07:22 AM

Los Angeles Chargers impending free-agent RB Austin Ekeler is a player head coach Jim Harbaugh said he would like the team to re-sign this offseason.

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  Chargers | Quiet finish for Austin Ekeler    Sun Jan 7, 10:16 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler rushed 10 times for 11 yards and added 38 yards on seven receptions in a 13-12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler stuck mostly in neutral    Sun Dec 31, 07:48 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler rushed 13 times for 46 yards in Week 17 against the Denver Broncos, while posting a 4-yard catch on two targets.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler logs 18 touches    Sat Dec 23, 11:21 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler rushed 15 times for 65 yards and caught three passes for 23 yards in a 24-22 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 16.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler locked down on TNF    Fri Dec 15, 12:25 AM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler had five carries for nine yards versus the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Dec. 14. He also caught four passes (on six targets) for 29 yards.

Footballguys view: It's hard to know how much the massive blowout game script hurt Ekeler's workload, but one week after he bailed out fantasy players with a touchdown, Ekeler now feels like a flex play at best next week against the Bills with the Chargers giving Isaiah Spiller a longer look at running back.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler totals 100 scrimmage yards, TD    Sun Dec 10, 09:44 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler rushed 10 times for a team-high 51 yards and a touchdown in Week 14 against the Denver Broncos, and he added five grabs for 49 yards on seven targets.

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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 | Austin Ekeler quiet in Week 13    Sun Dec 3, 04:03 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler rushed for 18 yards on 14 carries against the New England Patriots in Week 13. He also caught two passes for nine yards during the game.

Footballguys view: Ekeler hasn't been the player we expected when he went in the top five of most drafts. He might not be 100% after suffering an ankle injury early in the season, and the Chargers offense and team are running out of gas in what might be the final year of the Brandon Staley era. Ekeler will face the resurgent Broncos defense next.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler totals 64 scrimmage yards    Sun Nov 26, 11:45 PM

Los Angeles Chargers WR Austin Ekeler ended up with 10 rushing attempts for 32 yards in Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens, while adding five catches for 32 yards on six targets.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler has decent outing    Sun Nov 19, 05:41 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler rushed for 64 yards on 10 carries against the Green Bay Packers in Week 11. He also caught two passes for six yards during the game.

Footballguys view: Ekeler stumbled, then fumbled at the goal line to short circuit what could have been a decent fantasy day with a score. He had a big run, but was otherwise quiet. Ekeler will face the punishing Ravens defense next week.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler totals 115 scrimmage yards, TD    Sun Nov 12, 08:25 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler rushed 19 times for 67 yards and a touchdown in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions, while adding four receptions for 48 yards on seven targets.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler pierces end zone twice    Tue Nov 7, 12:36 AM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler rushed 14 times for 47 yards with two touchdowns in Week 9 against the New York Jets, while adding two grabs for 23 yards on seven targets.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler has big night catching ball    Sun Oct 29, 11:46 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler struggled in the run game in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, posting 15 carries for just 29 yards with a lost fumble. However, he exploded for seven receptions for a game-high 94 yards and a touchdown on his eight targets.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler should play     Sat Oct 28, 01:36 AM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 27, and is not on the injury report for Week 8.

Footballguys view: Ekeler is good to go for Sunday night against the Bears. We like him as an RB1 in PPR formats, and Ekeler should look more like himself than he did in Week 7 against the Chiefs (14 carries, 45 yards).

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  Chargers | Week 8 injury report for LA Chargers    Fri Oct 27, 04:43 PM

Los Angeles Chargers DB Deane Leonard (hamstring) and WR Joshua Palmer (knee) were limited in practice on Friday, Oct. 27, and are listed as questionable for Week 8 versus the Chicago Bears. TE Gerald Everett (hip), S Alohi Gilman (heel), WR Jalen Guyton (knee) and DT Otito Ogbonnia (knee) practiced in full on Friday but are also listed as questionable. WR Keenan Allen (back) was added to the injury report following a limited practice on Friday but is expected to play. RB Austin Ekeler (ankle), QB Justin Herbert (finger), DT Sebastian Joseph-Day (knee), LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (groin), OT Trey Pipkins (ankle) and OT Rashawn Slater (shoulder) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.

Footballguys view: Palmer should play, but this game is on Sunday night, so we might be not certain when early games kick off. If you have a similarly ranked player you're weighing against Palmer as your WR3/Flex, you might want to leave Palmer on the bench.

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  Chargers | Full practice for Austin Ekeler    Thu Oct 26, 06:14 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 26.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler takes part in practice    Wed Oct 25, 07:00 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 25.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler mostly stuck in neutral    Sun Oct 22, 07:27 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler ended up with 45 rushing yards on 14 attempts in Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs, while posting a 1-yard catch on two targets.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler mostly stuck in neutral    Tue Oct 17, 12:33 AM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler rushed 14 times for just 27 yards, or 1.9 yards per attempt, in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys. He ended up with four receptions for 35 yards on six targets.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler likely to see normal workload    Sun Oct 15, 11:09 AM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) is expected to see his normal workload in Week 6's game versus the Dallas Cowboys, according to head coach Brandon Staley.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler good to go    Sat Oct 14, 04:11 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was a full participant at practice Saturday, Oct. 14, and carries no designation on the final Week 6 injury report.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler a fully participant    Fri Oct 13, 05:55 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 13.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler practices in full    Thu Oct 12, 05:41 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Thursday, Oct. 12.

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  Chargers | Chargers' Thursday injury report    Thu Oct 12, 05:37 PM

Los Angeles Chargers LB Joey Bosa (toe), S Alohi Gilman (heel) and LB Khalil Mack (rest) did not practice on Thursday, Oct. 12. In addition, DB Deane Leonard (hamstring) and TE Donald Parham Jr. (wrist) were limited and RB Austin Ekeler (ankle), QB Justin Herbert (finger), S Derwin James (hamstring), OT Trey Pipkins III (shoulder) and OT Rashawn Slater (ankle) practiced in full.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler expects to play in Week 6    Wed Oct 11, 01:13 AM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) told reporters there is a '99 percent' chance he will play in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Footballguys view: The Chargers play on Monday Night Football in Week 6. Ekeler should be ramped up this week in practice with Saturday being the most important day. Now that he's potentially back as their starter, Ekeler needs to be plugged in as an RB1 just like you normally would.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler expects to return    Thu Oct 5, 08:18 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) said he expects to be available for the Week 6 game.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler eyes Week 6    Thu Oct 5, 01:14 AM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) said he expects to be ready to play against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6.

Footballguys view: The Chargers have a bye in Week 5, so Ekeler gets more rest this weekend. Ekeler hasn't played since Week 1, but he should be closer to full strength in Week 6. If Ekeler is out there, Fantasy GMs will have him starting as an RB1 as per usual.

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  Chargers | Week 4 Los Angeles Chargers inactives    Sun Oct 1, 02:38 PM

The Los Angeles Chargers have declared DL Chris Hinton, S Alohi Gilman, CB Deane Leonard, RB Austin Ekeler, S Derwin James, LB Joey Bosa and OG Zack Bailey inactive for Week 4.

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  Chargers | Week 4 Los Angeles Chargers inactives    Sun Oct 1, 02:37 PM

The Los Angeles Chargers have declared DL Chris Hinton, S Alohi Gilman, CB Deane Leonard, RB Austin Ekeler, S Derwin James, LB Joey Bosa and OG Zack Bailey inactive for Week 4.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler to miss another game    Sun Oct 1, 02:36 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) has been declared inactive for the Week 4 game.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler unlikely to play    Fri Sep 29, 06:46 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 29, but is listed as doubtful for Week 4.

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  Chargers | Week 4 injury report for LA Chargers    Fri Sep 29, 04:25 PM

Los Angeles Chargers C Corey Linsley (illness) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 4 versus the Las Vegas Raiders. CB Deane Leonard (hamstring) and S JT Woods (undisclosed) did not practice on Friday, Sept. 29, and have also been ruled out. S Derwin James (hamstring) did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is also listed as doubtful. DE Joey Bosa (hamstring, toe) did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. S Alohi Gilman (heel) was upgraded to limited practice on Friday and is also listed as questionable. TE Gerald Everett (illness), LB Eric Kendricks (hamstring), LB Kenneth Murray (groin) and OT Rashawn Slater (ankle) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler limited again    Thu Sep 28, 05:40 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Sept. 28.

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  Chargers | Chargers' Thursday injury report    Thu Sep 28, 05:37 PM

Los Angeles Chargers LB Joey Bosa (hamstring/toe), TE Gerald Everett (illness), S Alohi Gilman (heel), S Derwin James (hamstring) and C Corey Linsley (illness) did not practice on Thursday, Sept. 28. In addition, RB Austin Ekeler (ankle), LB Eric Kendricks (hamstring), DB Deane Leonard (hamstring), LB Kenneth Murray (groin) and OT Rashawn Slater (ankle) were limited.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler listed as limited    Wed Sep 27, 06:57 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 27.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler to miss another game    Fri Sep 22, 04:51 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 22, and has been ruled out for Week 3.

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  Chargers | LA Chargers' Week 3 injury report    Fri Sep 22, 04:08 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) and LB Eric Kendricks (hamstring) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings. LB Joey Bosa (hamstring) and DL Chris Hinton (back) were upgraded to limited practice on Friday, Sept. 22, and are listed as questionable. LB Daiyan Henley (hamstring) and LB Chris Rumph II (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday but are also listed as questionable. WR Mike Williams (ankle) practiced in full all week and has been removed from the injury report.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler unlikely to practice again Friday    Fri Sep 22, 01:59 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) is not expected to miss a sixth consecutive practice on Friday, Sept. 22.

Footballguys view: Ekeler is unlikely to play at Minnesota this week. Joshua Kelley was a dud last week vs. the rough Titans run defense, but he should be a much better play this week against the Vikings defense that D'Andre Swift got 100 yards on *before* contact last Thursday night.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler still sidelined    Thu Sep 21, 06:02 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) did not practice once again on Thursday, Sept. 21.

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  Chargers | Chargers' Thursday injury report    Thu Sep 21, 05:57 PM

Los Angeles Chargers LB Joey Bosa (hamstring), RB Austin Ekeler (ankle), LB Eric Kendricks (hamstring) and DL Chris Hinton (back) did not practice on Thursday, Sept. 21. In addition, LB Daiyan Henley (hamstring), LB Khalil Mack (rest), LB Chris Rumph II (hamstring) and WR Mike Williams (ankle) practiced in full.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler not on field Wednesday    Wed Sep 20, 06:35 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20.

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  Chargers | No timetable for Austin Ekeler    Mon Sep 18, 08:22 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring) does not have a timetable for his return, according to head coach Brandon Staley.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler could return for Week 3    Sun Sep 17, 08:55 AM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring), who has already been declared out for Week 2's game versus the Tennessee Titans, has a chance to return for Week 3's contest against the Minnesota Vikings.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler ruled out    Sat Sep 16, 03:09 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was downgraded to out for Week 2 on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Footballguys view: Ekeler was trending this way when he missed Friday's practice. Now, Fantasy GMs will be turning to Joshua Kelley. In Week 1 against the Dolphins, Kelley had 16 carries for 91 yards and one touchdown. He looked good in Week 1, and Kelley is an RB2 with upside this week against the Titans.

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  Chargers | Austin Ekeler likely to miss Week 2    Fri Sep 15, 06:24 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 15, and is listed as doubtful for Week 2.

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