Austin Ekeler
RB WAS (14)
Tue 10/10/23 3:11 PM

Ekeler (ankle) was present at Tuesday's unofficial practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Prior to the Chargers' Week 5 bye, Ekeler missed three consecutive contests due to a sprained ankle, which was believed to be of the 'high' variety. During Week 4 prep, he was listed as a limited participant on all three of the team's injury reports, so it'll be interesting to see how he shows up Thursday, when L.A. will post its first report for Week 6.

Austin Ekeler
RB WAS (14)
Sun 10/1/23 2:39 PM

Ekeler (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Ekeler's doubtful tag essentially sealed his third straight absence, and his lack of availability against Las Vegas now is official. Joshua Kelley, who's gained only 51 yards on 24 carries over the last two games as Los Angeles' lead back, once again is set to helm the Chargers backfield, while Ekeler's absence also could benefit the team's pass-catching corps in the form of some extra targets. Having practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week and with a Week 5 bye on tap, Ekeler seems like a good bet to return to action in a Week 6 Monday night home showdown against the Cowboys on Oct. 16.

Austin Ekeler
RB WAS (14)
Fri 9/29/23 4:13 PM

Ekeler (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Ekeler, who has missed two straight games, was able to log limited practices this week, but he's trending toward another absence Sunday. Given that the Chargers are on bye Week 5, look for the team to take a cautious approach and hold Ekeler out for another game before he likely makes his return from a high-ankle sprain for a Week 6 matchup with the Cowboys on Oct. 16. Assuming Ekeler is inactive this weekend, Joshua Kelley will continue to lead the team's backfield versus Las Vegas, with Isaiah Spiller and Elijah Dotson available to handle complementary snaps.

Austin Ekeler
RB WAS (14)
Thu 9/28/23 5:27 PM

Ekeler (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Ekeler, who has missed two straight games, was also limited Wednesday in his return to practice, with his status for Sunday's game against the Raiders to be determined. Per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com Ekeler noted after Wednesday's session that a return to action this weekend is a "possibility." Friday's final injury report will reveal Ekeler's Week 4 injury designation, but if there's any doubt about the soundness of his ankle heading into Sunday, the Chargers could opt to err on the side of caution and hold him out for another contest with a Week 5 bye on tap.

Austin Ekeler
RB WAS (14)
Wed 9/27/23 5:19 PM

Ekeler (ankle) returned to a limited practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Ekeler didn't practice at all last week, so his return to the field Wednesday, albeit in a limited fashion, is a positive indicator with regard to the running back's chances of suiting up Sunday against the Raiders. Ekeler will now have two more chances to upgrade to full participation, which he'd presumably need to do in order to avoid a Week 4 injury designation.

Austin Ekeler
RB WAS (14)
Wed 9/27/23 3:34 PM

Ekeler (ankle) is present for practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ekeler has missed two straight games, but his presence on the field Wednesday offers hope that the running could return to action Sunday against the Raiders. The Chargers' upcoming injury report will provide valuable context on that front by clarifying Ekeler's participation level.

Austin Ekeler
RB WAS (14)
Sun 9/24/23 10:55 AM

Ekeler, who is dealing with what Tom Pelissero of NFL Network describes as a higher-type ankle sprain, is hopeful regarding a possible return to action next weekend against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
That said, Pelissero suggests that with the Chargers on bye in Week 5, the team could elect to err on the side of caution with its top back versus Las Vegas in Week 4. As long as Ekeler is sidelined, Joshua Kelley is slated to lead Los Angeles' backfield, with Elijah Dotson and Isaiah Spiller also on hand to log complementary snaps.

Austin Ekeler
RB WAS (14)
Fri 9/22/23 4:15 PM

Ekeler (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's road game against the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
Now that Ekeler is slated to miss his second straight contest, Joshua Kelley is in line to lead the Chargers backfield Sunday, with Elijah Dotson and Isaiah Spiller on hand to log complementary snaps. Ekeler's next chance to return to game action will arrive Week 4 against the Raiders.

Austin Ekeler
RB WAS (14)
Fri 9/22/23 1:45 PM

Ekeler (ankle) isn't expected to practice Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ekeler, who was inactive Week 2, also missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, and the running back's expected absence Friday clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Vikings. If Ekeler remains out this weekend, Joshua Kelley would be in line to lead the Chargers' Week 3 backfield, with Elijah Dotson and Isaiah Spiller in reserve.

Austin Ekeler
RB WAS (14)
Thu 9/21/23 3:38 PM

Ekeler (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Ekeler having now missed the Chargers' first two Week 3 practices, his activity at Friday's session will be crucial with regard to his chances of playing Sunday against the Vikings. If the running back remains out this weekend, Joshua Kelley would once again be in line to lead the Chargers backfield in Week 3.