The Los Angeles Chargers are in the market for a new running back. This comes after Austin Ekeler signed with the Washington Commanders. Ekeler left big shoes to fill for the Chargers.
When NFL free agency began, we knew the Los Angeles Chargers had a lot of tough decisions to make. Not only were they already hindered by being over the salary cap at the outset of the offseason, core players like Austin Ekeler had expiring contracts.
After seven seasons with the Chargers, running back Austin Ekeler departed to join the Commanders. In doing so, he rejected interest from his previous team and had a reason for doing so.
For the running back position, free agency was much, much different in 2024 than what we saw last year. In 2023, we saw guys like Tony Pollard, Saquon
According to a report from ESPN’s Washington Commanders staff writer, John Keim via Twitter, former Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler said
On the first day of the legal tampering period last week, Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters was busy revamping his roster. Peters’ first moves were agreeing to terms with center Tyler Biadasz, defensive end Dorance Armstrong and linebacker Frankie Luvu.
The Los Angeles Chargers are undergoing a significant transformation this offseason, bidding farewell to several beloved players who will now don different jerseys as the 2024 season approaches.
The Washington Commanders were big players in free agency, as the franchise was armed with significant salary cap resources to reshape the roster. One such move was securing the signing of former Los Angeles Chargers dual-threat running back Austin Ekeler, on a two-year, $8.43 million deal.
Austin Ekeler was introduced as a member of the Washington Commanders on Monday, and he made a bold claim when asked what he brings to the team in his press conference.
The Washington Commanders signed running back Austin Ekeler in free agency, and the veteran says that the Commanders brought him aboard for reasons beyond his play on the field.
A lot of big names have found new homes so far during NFL free agency. But there hasn’t been a position that has seen as much movement as there has been at running back.
Now under new management, the Washington Commanders are making noise at the start of the 2024 league year.
When it comes to NFL running backs, the best ability is often availability and given the nature of the position, durability is key. So who’s the toughest among this year’s crop of free agent ball carriers?
The Washington Commanders have signed Austin Ekeler to a new contract after playing six years for the Los Angeles Chargers. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, a long-time fan of the commanders, dropped a short message in reaction to the team’s new signing.
The Los Angeles Chargers have started off free agency by letting moves passively happen. This, along with some intelligent signings. Both Austin Ekeler and Kenneth Murray were impending free agents and have signed to new teams.
The Washington Commanders are in the midst of an offseason rebuild, and one of their recent transactions was the signing of running back Austin Ekeler.
The Commanders are making their next quarterback's job easier.
This move comes after the Commanders just lost a notable rusher of their own in free agency.
Letting Antonio Gibson walk earlier on Monday, the Commanders are bringing in a bigger name.
Veteran NFL running back Austin Ekeler has signed a new contract with the Washington Commanders. Ekeler, a former undrafted free agent, has spent the entirety of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Your Los Angeles Chargers' top running back in 2023, Austin Ekeler, appears destined to be moving on in free agency once that kicks off on March 13th. This may be the right move for both sides.
With more than $40M available under the NFL's new salary cap, the Eagles can afford to add some big-name talent to their 2024 roster. Just not these guys.
Although the free-agency period generally brings plenty of excitement and optimism, there will surely be several deals signed this offseason that teams will ultimately regret.
The 2024 free agent class is set to feature a number of high-profile running backs. Austin Ekeler is likely to be one of them.
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!