Apparently opponents can count on Bosa, too. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Add Austin Ekeler's name to the long list of Los Angeles Chargers standout players who are sidelined because of an injury. Austin Ekeler left last week’s game with a serious hamstring injury and has been placed on the IR. Chargers’ running back Austin Ekeler suffered a severe hamstring injury in their Week 4 game versus the Buccaneers. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Ekeler suffered a hamstring injury and a hyperextended knee, and was on crutches after the game. More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Chargers rushed for only 46 yards and averaged 2 yards per carry against the Buccaneers, who have the league's top rushing defense. Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley are expected to be the main running backs in Ekeler's absence. Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler’s injury looks like it could be a serious one. Besides Ekeler, the Chargers are without wide receiver Mike Williams (hamstring), offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (back/knee), guard Trai Turner (groin), defensive end Melvin Ingram (knee), defensive tackle Justin Jones (shoulder) and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (foot). Following the Chargers’, Ron Rivera reached a major milestone with his cancer treatment on Monday, and the Washington Football Team documented some of it for those who have been following the coach’s journey. Cleveland halfback Nick Chubb, who is fourth in the league in rushing entering the week, sustained a knee injury. Quarterback Justin Herbert finished as LA's leading ground gainer with 14 yards. Coach Anthony Lynn said on Monday that Ekeler is getting a second opinion on the severity of the injury. Indications were that, suffered a hamstring injury and a hyperextended knee, Ron Rivera sends great tweet after finishing cancer treatment, Mike McCarthy gets vote of confidence from Stephen Jones, Andy Dalton does not remember what happened on big hit, Joey Bosa helped teach Jaguars’ K’Lavon Chaisson after game, Washington shares awesome video from Ron Rivera’s final cancer treatment, Odell Beckham Jr. out for season with torn ACL.
Andy Dalton is in concussion protocol and listed as questionable for Cowboys' next game, OBJ texted Josina Anderson that his ACL is torn and his season is over. The Injury.
Ekeler appeared to be on his way to a breakout season, potentially passing 1,000 rushing yards for the first time. The Chargers RB suffered what is considered a serious hamstring injury and will be placed on injured reserve … Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler could be sidelined for a while with the hamstring injury he suffered in the team's Week 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.. Austin Ekeler will be out a while.
Austin Ekeler injury update UPDATE: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that Ekeler suffered a serious hamstring injury that will likely land him on IR four four-to-six weeks. The Washington Football Team came away with a huge win on Sunday when they dominated the Dallas Cowboys, but head coach Ron Rivera had a much bigger victory on Monday morning. The Chargers running back will … It is likely Ekeler would be placed on injured reserve to free up a roster spot. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Oct. 4 that Ekeler was seen with crutches and a brace and may have hyperextended his knee as well. The lead back had 236 rushing yards and a touchdown through three games. Los Angeles is 1-3 going into next Monday's game at New Orleans. According to The Athletic's Daniel Popper, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said Wednesday that Ekeler's injury was "very serious" and the 25-year-old will make his return "later rather than sooner. The Chargers lost another key piece Sunday when running back Austin Ekeler left in the first quarter with what the team said is a hamstring injury. He became a major piece of the offense following the departure of Melvin Gordon III, who singed with the Denver Broncos in March. Expect Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson to compete for touches until Ekeler returns. Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler could be sidelined for a while with the hamstring injury he suffered in the team's Week 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Add Austin Ekeler's name to the long list of Los Angeles Chargers standout players who are sidelined because of an injury. McCarthy’s Cowboys dropped to 2-5 after an ugly loss to Washington on Sund, Andy Dalton has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after he took a brutal shot to the head in Sunday’s game, and the Dallas Cowboys quarterback appeared to lose consciousness for a brief time. One of the rule adjustments made because of the coronavirus pandemic is that players placed on IR are not lost for the season, but have to spend a minimum of three games on there. Rivera completed his final cancer treatment, and he is understa, Mike McCarthy has had a pretty brutal start to his tenure as Dallas Cowboys head coach, but he has not lost the faith of the organization’s key figures.
Austin Ekeler expected to miss ‘multiple weeks’ with knee injury. Running back Austin Ekeler suffered a serious hamstring injury, and while we don’t know the actual diagnosis, it’s likely that he will be placed on the injured reserve with the hope of returning later in the season, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. After multiple diagnostic images and medical consults, it was found that the injury would not require surgery. October 4, 2020. by Grey Papke. Schefter added that Ekeler will undergo an MRI on Monday, but the expectation is that he will miss “multiple weeks.”. A new report puts the prognosis at 4 … Fortunately, the Chargers have solid depth at running back.
Which play-callers are rising and sinking after Week 7. Kelley though has had two costly fumbles, including one near the end of the first half against Tampa Bay that later resulted in a Bucs' touchdown and gave them momentum. Through five games, Kelley has posted 203 yards and a touchdown on 63 attempts, while Jackson has added 84 yards on 23 carries in three outings, including a Week 5 start.
Ekeler is averaging 5.1 yards per carry, but he is just as valuable in the passing game. Ekeler has been L.A.’s best running back, averaging 78.7 rushing yards per game through the first three weeks. Washington shared a video on Twitter Monday morni, Odell Beckham Jr. has once again had a season cut short by a significant injury. Ekeler had played well in 2020 before his injury, especially once the Chargers switched to rookie Justin Herbert at quarterback from Tyrod Taylor.In Week 3, Ekeler had 11 receptions on 11 targets for 84 yards, and he ran for 59 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. Ekeler was injured during the first quarter and came into the game leading the AFC with 378 scrimmage yards. The Chargers lost another key player Sunday. Ekeler signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Division II Western State Colorado following the 2017 draft. Safety Derwin James (knee) and center Mike Pouncey (hip) are on injured reserve for the season. "As long as the league is continuing on, I'll definitely be back this year," he said. In Ekeler's absence, the Chargers have looked to rookie Joshua Kelley, who was drafted in the fourth round, and three-year veteran Justin Jackson, a seventh-round selection.