Austin Ekeler
FILE- Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) warms up before an NFL wild-card football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Los Angeles Chargers have avoided a holdout by running back Austin Ekeler, by adding $1.75 million in incentives to his contract for the upcoming season according to a person with knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Chargers add $1.75 million in incentives to Ekeler's contract, AP source says

By Joe Reedy May. 23, 2023 03:55 PM EDT

FILE - Ferris State defensive lineman Caleb Murphy runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Caleb Murphy, Shepherd University's Tyson Bagent and Andrei Iosivas of Princeton are all trying to break out of their small-school roots to prove they should be selected on draft weekend. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Bagent's journey typifies NFL draft's small school prospects

By Michael Marot Apr. 21, 2023 12:33 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Chargers running back Austin Ekeler could be on his way out. Ekeler’s agent, Cameron Weiss, said on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, that the team has given Ekeler permission to seek a trade after both sides could not agree on a contract extension.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Ekeler receives permission from Chargers to seek trade

By Joe Reedy Mar. 14, 2023 02:59 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:02 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kyle Van Noy (8) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers say inexperience doesn't matter in playoff return

By Greg Beacham Jan. 11, 2023 07:44 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley responds to a question after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Herbert among Chargers to play late in meaningless game

By Pat Graham Jan. 08, 2023 09:25 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders (99) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Playoff-bound Chargers might play backups against Broncos

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 05:28 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, left, and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay shake hands after an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers won 31-10. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Ekeler has 2 TDs, reaches 100 catches as Chargers rout Rams

By Joe Reedy Jan. 01, 2023 07:18 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers' Ekeler hits 100-reception mark for the season

Jan. 01, 2023 04:57 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) carries for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chargers' Ekeler 'going fantasy crazy' with NFL-best 16 TDs

By Joe Reedy Dec. 28, 2022 09:06 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jelani Woods (80) makes a catch against Los Angeles Chargers' Michael Davis (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Chargers reach playoffs, beat Foles, overmatched Colts 20-3

By Michael Marot Dec. 26, 2022 11:30 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches an 8-yard touchdown pass ahead of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings' Cook, Bills' Diggs among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 21, 2022 02:41 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) walks off the field after a win over the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Chargers look to carry momentum from win into stretch run

By Joe Reedy Dec. 12, 2022 07:57 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) reacts after sliding short of a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Bolts have regressed on both sides of ball in losing 4 of 6

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 04, 2022 10:21 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler runs as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson (20) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 25-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Banged-up Chargers try to make playoff push vs. Raiders

By Mark Anderson Dec. 01, 2022 07:45 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (7) celebrates his game-winning two-point conversion against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 25-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Chargers hope to continue recent success against Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 03:21 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 30, 2022 07:28 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (17) carries the ball to the end zone after coming down with a catch against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cowboys' Elliott, Eagles' Brown among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Nov. 30, 2022 04:24 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) and tight end Gerald Everett (7) celebrate their game-winning two-point conversion against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 25-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Early deficits, lots of throws add up to wins for Chargers

By Joe Reedy Nov. 28, 2022 07:32 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals fans watch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 25-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals head into bye week smarting from last-minute loss

By David Brandt Nov. 28, 2022 06:44 PM EST