2022 Rush/Rec Stats
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2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Ekeler is back in Los Angeles for at least one more year despite requesting a trade in March, ultimately accepting an amended contract (more incentives) shortly after his 28th birthday in May. It may not be what he wants or deserves in terms of pay, but he's at least well positioned to pile up numbers again with the help of Justin Herbert, who douses his running back in targets. Ekeler is among the two or three best pass catchers at his position, and he's proven as an efficient, medium-volume runner now that he's coming off back-to-back seasons with least 4.4 YPC on slightly more than 200 carries. He's also coming off back-to-back seasons leading the league in touchdowns, with his combination of tough, clever running (25 rush TDs) and quick, precise route-running (13 receiving TDs) making the 200-pounder one of the best red-zone weapons in the league. It does seem the Chargers hope to use Ekeler a bit less this year, at least in the passing game, with OC Kellen Moore and rookie wideout Quentin Johnston brought in to help Herbert stretch the field. On the other hand, Ekeler caught at least 4.4 passes per game each of the past four seasons, and the Chargers still don't have good backfield depth or any reason to turn away from their star RB near the goal. Read Past Outlooks
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Staying in LA with new incentives
Ekeler is expected to remain with the Chargers for 2023 after they added $1.75 million in incentives for the final season of his contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Ekeler requested a trade earlier this offseason, and while a minor adjustment to his current contract isn't exactly what he wanted, it'll apparently be enough to keep him in Los Angeles for one more year without a holdout. The 28-year-old led the NFL in touchdowns each of the past two seasons, scoring 38 times in 33 games while averaging 96.8 scrimmage yards. Ekeler figures to be busy again this season given the questionable backfield depth behind him, though Justin Herbert is expected to push the ball downfield more with the help of new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and rookie first-round wideout Quentin Johnston.
Ekeler requested a trade earlier this offseason, and while a minor adjustment to his current contract isn't exactly what he wanted, it'll apparently be enough to keep him in Los Angeles for one more year without a holdout. The 28-year-old led the NFL in touchdowns each of the past two seasons, scoring 38 times in 33 games while averaging 96.8 scrimmage yards. Ekeler figures to be busy again this season given the questionable backfield depth behind him, though Justin Herbert is expected to push the ball downfield more with the help of new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and rookie first-round wideout Quentin Johnston.
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Broken Tackle %
14.7%Positive Run %
80.9%% Yds After Contact
58.1%Avg Yds After Contact
2.6Rushing TD %
6.4%Touches Per Game
18.3% Snaps w/Touch
43.8%Air Yards Per Game
-5.4Air Yards Per Snap
-0.13% Team Air Yards
-2.1%% Team Targets
18.5%Avg Depth of Target
-0.7 YdsCatch Rate
84.3%Drop Rate
3.9%Avg Yds After Catch
7.9% Targeted On Route
29.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Ekeler stayed healthy last season after missing six games in 2020, and the result was an ascent
to stardom. He finished the year by finding the end zone in eight straight games, and his 20 total
touchdowns not only tied Jonathan Taylor for the league lead but also matched Priest Holmes'
record for an undrafted running back. Ekeler topped 1,500 scrimmage yards for the second time
in his career thanks to a career-best performance on the ground, with Taylor and Najee Harris
being the only running backs to pile up more total yards. Ekeler is as shifty as they come, and
his elusiveness and agility combined with surprising power make him tough to bring down - a
skill set that allowed him to be highly effective on 48 red-zone carries last year (second most in
the league) even though he's only 200 pounds. He's also one of the NFL's best pass-catching backs, averaging at least 40 receiving yards per game three years running, and working with
QB Justin Herbert will be conducive to continued efficiency through the air. Ekeler should also
get a little more help from his offensive line after the Bolts spent a first-round pick on Zion
Johnson, and there's room for another huge year even if Sony Michel, Joshua Kelley or Isaiah Spiller spells Ekeler on some early downs.
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Not present for Day 1 of OTAs
Ekeler wasn't present Monday for the first day of Los Angeles' OTAs, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Not at voluntary workouts
Ekeler isn't present Monday for voluntary offseason workouts, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Could remain in L.A.
Ekeler, who requested and received permission last month to pursue potential trade options, acknowledged Tuesday in an appearance on Sirius XM Fantasy Sports Radio that he may remain with the Chargers in 2023. "Time will tell, and we'll see what happens after the draft," Ekeler said, regarding his future with the team. "The worst-case scenario right now out of all of it, I'll come back and I'll have to play for the Chargers for a year and bet on myself and then be a free agent next year."
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Permitted to seek trade
The Chargers have granted Ekeler permission to seek a trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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Reportedly seeking trade
Ekeler is reportedly seeking permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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