Gus Edwards injury update: Latest news on Los Angeles Chargers RB for Week 17

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards popped up on the team’s injury report ahead of a Week 17 encounter with the New England Patriots. 

Those Chargers need all the help they can get ahead of a game critical to their playoff hopes. This is especially the case as J.K. Dobbins continues to work his way back from injured reserve. 

Below, we’ll provide a running list of Edwards injury updates before kickoff in Week 17.

Gus Edwards injury update

• Edwards was limited on the first injury report of the week due to an ankle injury.

The path so far…

Edwards just had a huge game in place of Dobbins, rushing for 68 yards and two scores in a 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos. He previously battled injuries of his own and has appeared in 11 games, rushing for 365 yards and four scores on a 3.6 average. 

What it means…

The Chargers might want to take it easy on their oft-injured running backs this week and even against the Patriots. That could mean a much bigger workload for rookie Kimani Vidal.

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