5:05 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) Chargers don't plan to give Ekeler a franchise tag, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

10:49 AM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) Ekeler remains in line to start, Joshua Kelley and Isaiah Spiller are also expected to see work in the Chargers' backfield Sunday against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

4:12 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) may be at risk of losing out on some snaps and touches out of the backfield after Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that "competition for carries is going to be something that you can see happening," Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports. "We're going to keep exploring, making adjustments, so that we can find that rhythm that I've been talking about," Staley said. "We know that Austin is a good running back. We just haven't found any rhythm in the last couple of weeks in the run game. Just need to keep after it and keep working hard in practice."

4:30 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) carried the ball 14 times for 18 yards and caught two of his three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Patriots.

4:20 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) rushed 10 times for 64 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Packers. He also caught two of three targets for six yards.

6:32 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) practiced fully Wednesday.

5:22 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday.

4:40 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) said Tuesday that he's "99 percent" certain that he'll play Monday against the Cowboys, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

3:11 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) was present at Tuesday's unofficial practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

2:39 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Raiders.

4:13 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

5:27 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

5:19 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) returned to a limited practice Wednesday.

3:34 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) is present for practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

10:55 AM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) 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.

4:15 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's road game against the Vikings.

1:45 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) isn't expected to practice Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

3:38 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

3:45 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.

7:12 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) Brandon Staley noted Monday that there's "no timeline" on Ekeler's return from the ankle injury that sidelined him in Week 2, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

5:40 AM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle), who has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, has a chance to return to the field Week 3 versus the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

2:59 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) has been downgraded to out and will not play Sunday against the Titans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

4:17 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans after not practicing this week.

3:20 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

5:49 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) was officially listed as a non-participant in practice Thursday.

4:14 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) wasn't on the field for the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

5:23 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle/personal) didn't practice Wednesday.

6:42 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) Brandon Staley relayed Monday that Ekeler is dealing with an ankle injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

8:51 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) registered 16 carries for 117 yards and one touchdown and hauled in four of five targets for 47 yards during Sunday's 36-34 loss versus the Dolphins.

9:40 AM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) is expected to remain with the Chargers for 2023 after they added $1.75 million in incentives for the final season of his contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

4:50 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) wasn't present Monday for the first day of Los Angeles' OTAs, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

2:51 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) isn't present Monday for voluntary offseason workouts, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

1:50 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) who requested and received permission last month to pursue potential trade options, acknowledged Tuesday in an appearance on Sirius XM Fantasy Sports Radio that he may remain with the Chargers in 2023. "Time will tell, and we'll see what happens after the draft," Ekeler said, regarding his future with the team. "The worst-case scenario right now out of all of it, I'll come back and I'll have to play for the Chargers for a year and bet on myself and then be a free agent next year."

2:34 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) Chargers have granted Ekeler permission to seek a trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

1:34 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) is reportedly seeking permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

11:59 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) carried the ball six times for 24 yards and caught seven of his 12 targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the 49ers.

5:35 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) rushed 14 times for 47 yards and a touchdown while catching seven of nine targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons. He also lost a fumble.

4:29 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (abdomen) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons after practicingfully Friday.

6:54 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (abdomen) was limited at practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

9:40 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) carried the ball nine times for 31 yards and a touchdown and caught all 12 of his targets for 96 yards and a second TD in Sunday's 37-23 loss to the Seahawks.

4:39 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) carried the ball 16 times for 173 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-28 win over the Browns. He also caught all four of his targets for 26 yards and an additional score.

5:11 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) carried the ball 13 times for 60 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Texans. He added six receptions on seven targets for 49 yards and a touchdown.

9:43 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) carried the ball just four times for five yards and caught all eight of his targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 38-10 thrashing at the hands of the Jaguars.

11:53 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) tallied 14 carries for 39 yards and also registered nine receptions (10 targets) for 55 yards in Thursday's 27-24 loss.

8:00 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) tallied 14 carries for 36 yards and also corralled four receptions for 36 yards in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Raiders.

8:00 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) tallied 14 carries for 36 yards and also corralled four receptions for 36 yards in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Raiders.

4:29 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) who logged 1,558 all-purpose yards and 20 total TDs in 16 games last season, remains firmly atop the Chargers' RB depth chart as training camp approaches, per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN and Daniel Popper of The Athletic.

8:01 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (illness) tallied 17 carries for 58 yards and one touchdown to go along with three receptions for 54 yards in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Broncos.

6:27 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, per the NFL's official transaction report.

2:25 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) announced on Instagram that he tested positive for COVID-19 again Saturday and won't play Sunday against the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

6:18 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (illness) acknowledged Thursday during his weekly appearance on Yahoo Sports' "'s Edge" fantasy football show that his chances of returning from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to Sunday's game against the Texans aren't "looking good." "Just dealing with this day to day, you know, we have new protocols in place, I had to get tested every day and have two negative tests, no symptoms," said, recounting his experience after testing positive for the virus earlier this week. "And so right now I can tell you, it's not looking good. Just because of the history of COVID and how long it usually takes to dissipate or at least for your body to beat it."

4:54 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston report.

4:24 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (undisclosed) wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

5:50 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) an earlier report, while Ekeler (undisclosed) wasn't at practice Monday, the running back was not among the Chargers placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic.

1:22 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) Chargers placed Ekeler (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Daniel Popper of Athletic reports.

6:58 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against Kansas City, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

9:29 AM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Chiefs, is expected to play, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

5:57 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) reference to Ekeler (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Thursday night's contest against Kansas City, coach Brandon Staley noted Wednesday that "Austin is just sore, but we're going to make sure before the game that he's feeling OK," Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

4:57 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) is slated to work out prior to Thursday night's game against Kansas City before a determination is made on his playing status for the contest, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

4:20 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against Kansas City.

3:22 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) is practicing Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

6:04 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough.

6:02 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

8:15 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) is expected to be fine moving forward and coach Brandon Staley said after Sunday's 37-21 win over the Giants that could have returned to the game if necessary, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

6:29 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) exited Sunday's contest against the Giants due to an ankle injury.

5:46 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants after practicing fully Friday.

6:30 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday.

6:40 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

5:09 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) head coach Brandon Staley said Ekeler is dealing with "bumps and bruises" following Sunday's 41-22 win over the Bengals, but the running back is expected to practice during the upcoming week, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

6:22 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) carried the ball 14 times for 59 yards and also caught all five of his target for 45 yards to go along with one touchdown in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Bengals. He also lost two fumbles.

9:08 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) tallied 12 carries for 31 yards and caught six of his eight targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Broncos.

11:59 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) carried the ball 11 times for 50 yards and also caught six of his seven targets for 65 yards to go along with four total touchdowns in Sunday's 41-37 win over the Steelers.

9:43 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) carried the ball 11 times for 44 yards and caught three of six targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Vikings.

10:37 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) carried the ball 17 times for 59 yards and caught all three of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Eagles.

8:39 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (hip) carried the ball 11 times for 64 yards and a touchdown and also caught six of his 10 targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Patriots.

2:41 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (hip) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

11:17 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (hip) confirmed Saturday that he'll suit up Sunday against the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

5:28 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) Brandon Staley relayed Friday that he's hopeful Ekeler (hip) will be able to play Sunday against the Patriots.

4:16 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots after missing practice both Thursday and Friday.

3:11 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (hip) remained sidelined at practice Friday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

6:42 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) didn't practice Thursday due to a hip issue.

4:45 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) rushed six times for seven yards and caught four of seven targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 34-6 loss to Baltimore.

8:53 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) carried the ball 17 times for 66 yards and two touchdowns while also securing five targets for 53 yards and an additional score in Sunday's thrilling 47-42 win over the Browns.

11:50 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) rushed 15 times for 117 yards and a touchdown, and caught three of five targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 28-14 win over the Raiders.

5:26 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) carried the ball 11 times for 55 yards and also caught all six of his targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Chiefs.

9:04 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) recorded nine carries for 54 yards and also caught all nine of his targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.

5:14 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (hamstring) carried the ball 15 times for 57 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 win over Washington.

11:48 AM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against Washington.

7:22 AM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (hamstring) is on track to suit up Sunday against Washington, barring any pre-game setbacks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

4:27 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) Brandon Staley noted Friday that he's optimistic Ekeler (hamstring) will play in Sunday's season opener against Washington, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

4:08 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's season opener against Washington after returning to a limited practice Friday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

3:50 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (hamstring) participated in the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

7:28 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (hamstring) was officially listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

5:46 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) Ekeler (hamstring) suited up for practice Thursday, he didn't participate in individual drills during the media-access portion of the session, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

4:37 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) Chargers are optimistic that Ekeler's hamstring injury won't prevent him from playing in Sunday's season opener at Washington, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

7:38 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring issue, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

5:51 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) (undisclosed) worked off to the side with trainers during the open portion of Wednesday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

10:52 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) Brandon Staley said Ekeler and other key starters won't play this preseason, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

1:01 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) could in position for a massive season in offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi's system, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

6:13 PM - Austin Ekeler (LAC) won't return to Sunday's game at Kansas City due to a concussion.