Austin Ekeler

With the 2021 NFL free agency period upon us, here's a team-by-team breakdown of notable NFL free agents and players who have been released or signed/traded elsewhere.

Who wouldn't want to coach Justin Herbert? Can Sam Darnold be revived? Ex-NFL GM Charley Casserly runs through the pros and cons of each head-coaching vacancy.

Adam Rank breaks down which running backs you should start and which ones you should sit for Week 14 of the 2020 NFL fantasy football season.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is not expected to play against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. However, teammate Hayden Hurst (ankle) should be good to go.

The Los Angeles Chargers announced Saturday that star running back Austin Ekeler has been activated off injured reserve where he has resided since sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 4.

The Chargers are set to welcome a friendly face back to their backfield in the weeks ahead. Los Angeles plans to designate running back Austin Ekeler to return from injured reserve this week

The Cleveland Browns are down another starter on defense. Cornerback Denzel Ward is expected to miss a few weeks with a calf strain. Check out what else we are monitoring today. 

After sharing a field with future Hall of Fame quarterbacks twice in three career starts, Justin Herbert will have another brush with QB royalty on "Monday Night Football" when the Chargers travel to New Orleans to take on Drew Brees and the Saints.

Week 4's in the books. So ... what's hot and what's not? Marc Sessler has his finger on the NFL pulse, and this dispatch opens with a magical moment for one long-suffering fan base.

Austin Ekeler will be out a while. The Chargers RB suffered what is considered a serious hamstring injury and will be placed on injured reserve with the hope of returning later in the season, Ian Rapoport reports. 

The Falcons will have their top two wideouts Monday night against the Packers. Tom Pelissero reported that Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley will play tonight, per a source informed of the situation. Here's other news we're tracking on Monday.

Adam Rank breaks down which running backs you should start and which ones you should sit for Week 4 of the 2020 NFL fantasy football season.

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals the league's most physical rushing teams. Plus, which team is the first this season to have two players in his top-15 RB rankings? 

Is there any rushing duo better than the Browns' Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt? Nick Shook lists the NFL's top 10 backfields.

Dual-threat quarterbacks are off to a hot start in 2020. Maurice Jones-Drew divides these multi-talented QBs into five tiers. Plus, there's a new No. 1 in his top-15 running back rankings.

Adam Rank breaks down which running backs you should start and which ones you should sit for Week 3 of the 2020 NFL fantasy football season.

Maurice Jones-Drew makes a plea to NFL offensive coordinators to utilize running backs in the passing game more often. Plus, there's a new player in his ranking of the top 15 RBs.

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is the ultimate weekly look at NFL matchups and how they'll affect your fantasy football team. Adam Rank takes you on this week's fantastic voyage of who should be in and who should be out.

Who will lead the NFL in rushing in 2020? Maurice Jones-Drew makes his prediction. Plus, he ranks his top 15 running backs heading into Week 1. 

The 2020 regular season is just around the corner, and NFL Network has you covered with wall-to-wall training camp coverage each day starting at 1 p.m. ET. Follow along here for some of the best sights, sounds and moments from "Inside Training Camp Live" and around the NFL.

Once an undrafted hopeful, Chargers RB Austin Ekeler will now be the featured back for Los Angeles in 2020 after the departure of Melvin Gordon this offseason. 

The upended NFL offseason led to comparisons to 2011 when a labor dispute kept players out of team buildings well into July. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said that while offseason workouts have been scrapped, same as in 2011, the battle is much different.

For the first time in his NFL tenure, Los Angeles running back Austin Ekeler will assume the role as the No. 1 running back. 

Saquon Barkley held the top spot in Maurice Jones-Drew's ranking of the league's 32 RB1s heading into 2019. This year, however, the Giants RB didn't crack the top five. Check out why and where the rest of the NFL's starting running backs land in MJD's list.

Which players could be primed for a breakthrough in 2020? Marc Sessler identifies one candidate from each AFC team to earn a first Pro Bowl nod this season.

Marcas Grant counts down his top 5 running backs who could finish 2021 as the top scoring RB.

The "NFL Fantasy Live" crew shares their way-too-early 2021 fantasy mock draft.

Relive the top moments from every team's top running back play from the 2020 NFL season.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler compares playing with quarterbacks Philip Rivers and Justin Herbert.

Los Angeles Chargers stars Derwin James, Austin Ekeler, Casey Hayward and Kenneth Murray host a watch party for the AFC Divisional playoff game between the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs.

Watch Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler's best catches during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs highlights during Week 17 of the 2020 season.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert becomes youngest player to reach 30 passing TDs.

Watch the crazy endings from Week 16 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the highlights of the Week 16 matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler rushes for 23 yards against the Denver Broncos.

The 'NFL GameDay Morning' makes their bold predictions for Week 16.

Watch the top runs and YAC of Week 15 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler finds cutback lane for explosive 27-yard run.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports on Los Angeles Chargers injuries heading into their matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Watch the top runs and YAC of Week 14 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Watch Los Angeles running back Austin Ekeler's best plays from 146-yard game in the Week 14 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

Watch the highlights from the Week 13 matchup between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Watch every touch by Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler against the Buffalo Bills in Week 12.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports Los Angeles Chargers RB is Austin Ekeler designated for return from injured reserve ahead of Week 12 matchup vs. Buffalo Bills.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler has been placed on Injured Reserve.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is likely to be placed on IR with hopes of returning this season.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is helped off the field with an apparent leg injury.