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Austin Ekeler To Remain With Chargers In 2023
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, who had requested a trade this offseason, will now stay with the team in 2023 with $1.75 million in incentives added to his deal this year, according to a source. The 28-year-old will become a free agent after this season. Head coach Brandon Staley said on Monday that he expected Ekeler to be at the team's mandatory minicamp, which begins on June 13. He was scheduled to earn $6.25 million in the fourth and final year of a $24.5 million extension, but he had outperformed his contract with an NFL-best 18 touchdowns combined in 2022. Since he was signed by the Bolts, Ekeler has 63 TDs, joining Hall of Famer Lenny Moore as the only players in NFL history to record at least 25 rushing and 25 receiving TDs in their first six seasons. Ekeler remains a high-end, do-it-all RB1 in fantasy.
May 23 · Source via
Los Angeles Chargers Austin EkelerAustin Ekeler Expected To Be Present For Mandatory Minicamp
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said his expectation is that running back Austin Ekeler will be present for the team's mandatory minicamp. Ekeler, who wants a new contract extension and has been allowed to seek a trade, wasn't at the first day of voluntary organized team activities on Monday. The 28-year-old do-it-all back is unlikely to report for OTAs, but he's expected to be at mandatory minicamp, and it's becoming increasingly likely that he'll stick around for at least one more year in LA before testing the open market as an unrestricted free agent. If Ekeler does remain with the Bolts in 2023, he should continue to be a high-end RB1 for fantasy managers, especially in PPR formats.
May 22 · Source via Los Angeles Chargers Austin EkelerNick Williams Joins Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a one-year deal with defensive end Nick Williams. The 33-year-old has bounced around in the league since being drafted in the seventh round in 2013 by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Williams played with the New York Giants last season, but managed to only play in eight games due to a biceps injury. He has 125 tackles and 7.5 sacks through his eight year career. It's a nice depth signing to get some veteran leadership on the defensive line for Los Angeles.
May 19 · Source via Los Angeles Chargers Nick WilliamsWill The Chargers Sign Austin Ekeler To A Contract Extension? Could Ekeler Hold Out? 2023 NFL Outlook
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has been one of the most productive "real life" players at the position over the past few seasons and has been a fantasy football superstar.However, he is past the running back age apex of 24 or 25, so the team is apparently hesitant to rework his contract.How has Ekeler played during his career and will he receive a contract extension? If not, could he hold out or be traded? Let's dive in. Austin Ekeler Career ReviewEkeler shared time with Melvin Gordon early in his career but carved out a nice passing game role with Philip Rivers. That said, he didn't score more than 11 touchdowns in any of his first four seasons in the NFL.However, his last two campaigns have been his best. In 2021 and 2022, the Western State product totaled 1,826 rushing yards and 25 rushing touchdowns on 410 carries -; and 1,369 receiving yards for 13 receiving touchdowns on 177 receptions. His 38 total touchdowns over that span are the most in the NFL by a wide margin.https://twitter.com/Ihartitz/status/1635317380636377089Somehow he hasn't been named to a Pro Bowl, but he's arguably been the best all-purpose running back in the league during his fifth and sixth seasons as a pro. Could Ekeler Hold Out During the 2023 Season?Ekeler wasn't present for the start of the team's voluntary offseason workouts on Monday. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone really, as there hasn't been any progress made on contract extension talks between Ekeler and the Chargers since the 28-year-old requested and received permission to seek a trade in March. As he heads into the final year of his four-year deal, Ekeler could be a holdout candidate this summer. He has clearly outplayed his contract, but the Bolts may be unwilling to give him what he wants.https://twitter.com/danielrpopper/status/1658171880640245760This could result in a holdout during the early part of the season or an eventual trade. While he's not expected to be traded at this time, we shouldn't rule anything out at this point in the process. If he is traded, the Chargers have Joshua Kelley,Isaiah Spiller,andLarry Rountree III in the backfield, and they'd likely form a frustrating committee for fantasy managers. That said, the team would likely add a veteran or two to its backfield.<span style="font-weight: 400">
May 18 · Source via Los Angeles Chargers Austin Ekeler Joshua KelleyJustin Herbert Resumes Throwing After Surgery
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (shoulder) was throwing a football during the team's voluntary offseason workouts on Monday after coming off left-shoulder surgery this offseason. Herbert had surgery to fix a torn labrum in his left, non-throwing shoulder but hadn't resumed throwing a ball until Monday. The Chargers will take things slowly with the 25-year-old, but he should be fully ready to go by training camp at the end of July, especially since the surgery wasn't on his throwing shoulder. Herbert finished as the QB8 in fantasy in 2022 with 4,739 passing yards, 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and he was given a new toy in first-round receiver Quentin Johnston this year. Consider him a midrange QB1 heading into his fourth NFL season.
May 16 · Source via Los Angeles Chargers Justin HerbertAustin Ekeler Not At Voluntary Workouts
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler wasn't present for the start of the team's voluntary offseason workouts on Monday. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone really, as there hasn't been any progress made on contract-extension talks between Ekeler and the Chargers since the 27-year-old requested and received permission to seek a trade in March. As he heads into the final year of his four-year deal, Ekeler could be a holdout candidate this summer. He has clearly outplayed his contract, but the Bolts may be unwilling to give him what he wants. If Ekeler is traded, the Chargers have Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller and Larry Rountree III in the backfield, and they'd likely form a frustrating committee for fantasy managers.
May 16 · Source via Los Angeles Chargers Austin EkelerChargers Agree With Quentin Johnston On Rookie Deal
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with first-round wide receiver Quentin Johnston on his four-year rookie deal on Thursday. As with all first-round rookies, Johnston will receive a fifth-year option. The 21-year-old was the 21st overall pick of this year's NFL draft. He should have a role in his first NFL season opposite Mike Williams, but he'll also be battling for offensive snaps with Joshua Palmer. Keenan Allen will stay on the inside in the slot. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from the big-bodied, big-play deep threat in 2023, though, unless Williams and Allen missed considerable time again with injuries. Johnston will need to answer questions about his route-running and athleticism.
May 11 · Source via Los Angeles Chargers Quentin JohnstonTuli Tuipulotu Has Clearest Path To Playing Time
Los Angeles Chargers rookie edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu has the clearest pathway to significant playing time as a rookie on the Chargers' roster. He is immediately the third edge rusher on the roster behind Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, which should pencil him in for around 25 snaps per game. The Chargers think Tuipulotu has the ability to rush from the interior on obvious passing downs, and we could see some packages with Bosa, Mack and Tuipulotu all on the field at the same time. Head coach Brandon Staley has touted the 20-year-old as a "point-of-attack" player, meaning the Bolts will feel comfortable playing him on early downs in their run fronts as well.
May 9 · Source via NFL Draft Los Angeles Chargers Joey Bosa Khalil Mack Tuli Tuipulotu