Tagged: Austin Ekeler (66 Results)
Around the NFL: What rebuild?
The dust has settled after the major waves of the free agency period, and a couple of teams were surprisingly (to me, anyway) aggressive. Both the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans looked like teams in line to slowly build around young quarterbacks and draft picks, but instead they opened up their wallets for some veterans. more »
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Around the NFL: Gus Edwards
The Chargers let Austin Ekeler walk in free agency, replacing him with Gus Edwards. If anyone needed a crystal-clear message about how different the offense will be under Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman this year, there it is. more »
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Barkley, Ekeler, Henry, Jacobs, Pollard to become free agents
Last offseason, the running back market devalued as some marquee names failed to secure contract extensions or were offered the franchise tag. Jonathan Taylor was the only notable running back who succeeded after agreeing to a three-year, $42 million contract extension.
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Fantasy News: Barkley, Ekeler, Henry, Jacobs, Pollard to become free agents
Last offseason, the running back market devalued as some marquee names failed to secure contract extensions or were offered the franchise tag. Jonathan Taylor was the only notable running back who succeeded after agreeing to a three-year, $42 million contract extension. more »
Factoid: Free agent runners
There are a bunch of notable running backs headed for free agency, including Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, Saquon Barkley and Austin Ekeler. But I don’t know that there will be a lot of big contracts handed out. more »
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Around the NFL: New-look Chargers
The Chargers are going with Greg Roman as their offensive coordinator, and that has me wondering whether Justin Herbert will put up even top-10 numbers next year. more »
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Dynasty Leagues: Long-term RB rankings
The end can come quickly for running backs. And with Austin Ekeler, I’m pretty sure we’re at the end. Not of his career, but I don’t think he’s got another top-15 season in him. more »
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No timeline for RB Ekeler’s return
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said on Monday that there is “no timetable on his return” in reference to injured star running back AUSTIN EKELER. Ekeler injured his ankle… More in the Chargers season opening loss to the Miami Dolphins and he did not practice last week prior to missing Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans. Ekeler did not miss any games last season and missed only one in 2021. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
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Chargers RB Ekeler dealing with ankle issue
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said on Monday that running back AUSTIN EKELER is day to day after injuring his ankle in the second half of Sunday’s game against… More the Miami Dolphins. Ekeler’s status for Wednesday’s practice is to be determined. He was unable to finish Sunday’s game, although he did manage 20 touches for 164 yards and a touchdown in the game. Backup running back JOSHUA KELLEY filled in nicely after Ekeler left the game. Less
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Around the NFL: Austin Ekeler
Breathe easy, fantasy football fans. Austin Ekeler won't be traded, and won't be holding out. He'll return to the Chargers offense that he's been putting up huge numbers in for at least another season. more »
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Chargers expect RB Ekeler to attend mandatory minicamp
Disgruntled Los Angeles Chargers running back AUSTIN EKELER was absent from the start of organized team activities to start the week, but head coach Brandon Staley’s expectation is that his top… More running back will be present for the upcoming mandatory minicamp in June. Ekeler requested and received permission to explore a potential trade out of Los Angeles earlier this offseason, but nothing has materialized. Early in April, Ekeler said that he had come to the realization that he would likely need to play one more season for the Chargers before betting on himself in free agency. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
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Ian Allan: Durable backs
Austin Ekeler and Najee Harris have both started all 17 games the last two years? Can we count on these guys to stay healthy? Or is running back simply an inherently dangerous position (with every player a substantial risk to have his season ruined)? more »
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Ekeler status remains unchanged in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Chargers GM Tom Telesco said this week that “nothing’s changed” regarding star running back AUSTIN EKELER, who is seeking either a trade or a new contract from his current… More team. Despite speculation, nothing materialized ahead of last month’s NFL Draft, and it doesn’t sound like any deal is imminent now that the draft is over. As Ekeler enters his seventh NFL season, it appears likely that he will have to play out this season in Los Angeles before getting a new deal from the Chargers or anyone else. Less
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Around the NFL: Los Angeles Chargers
I will be interested to see what the Chargers do at running back during the draft. Do they trade Austin Ekeler? And would they consider selecting Bijan Robinson? more »
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Ekeler’s “worst case scenario”…playing one more season for Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers running back AUSTIN EKELER requested and received permission to explore trade options just a few short weeks ago. With the 2023 NFL Draft approaching, Ekeler admitted this week… More that he might not end up leaving Los Angeles this season. Ekeler added that “the worst-case scenario right now" is that "I’ll have to play for the Chargers for a year and bet on myself and then be a free agent next year.” Proceed with caution, fantasy owners. Less
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