Austin Ekeler

Ahead of free agency, the Chiefs could find several affordable second-tier veterans to strengthen their roster.

"All it takes is one team, one deal to reset a market and change things."

Ekeler isn't far removed from a two-year run in which he led the NFL in touchdowns, but the running back market isn't a kind one.

Howell, the new executive director, has crisscrossed the country to meet with the players on all 32 NFL teams, and 20 of the 32 owners.

As Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz take over the Chargers, they have cap space to trim, draft picks to use and needs all over the roster.

Linsley’s heart condition has him “99 percent” leaning toward retirement, while Herbert is making progress after finger surgery.

Ekeler has incentives available and is playing for a new contract, while Stick is out to prove he can build a career as an NFL backup QB.

Our predictions for the second half, including two rookies set to break out and Keenan Allen taking back his single-season receiving record.

Ekeler suffered an ankle injury in L.A.’s Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

The 28-year-old back didn’t practice in Week 2 and was ruled out of Sunday's loss to the Titans.

The NFL’s grievance was filed last Tuesday and will be reviewed by an arbitrator.

Ekeler left the team's 36-34 Week 1 loss to the Dolphins late in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury.

If the Chargers running game can keep producing like it did Sunday, that will create more downfield passing opportunities for Herbert.

"We have … three key offensive linemen out," coach Brandon Staley said. "That's where your depth has to emerge."

The discussion around RB contracts has been spurred by the lack of long-term deals for Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard.

After Justin Herbert and the offense dominated on Tuesday, the Chargers defense closed out the offseason program in impressive fashion.

Ekeler requested a trade from the Chargers in March after contract talks stalled. 

Bosa has generally not been in attendance at least at the start of voluntary OTAs, but coaches encouraged him to be there this year.