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Chargers make roster moves, including signing RB Kalen Ballage to practice squad

The Los Angeles Chargers placed running back Austin Ekeler on the injured reserve.

The Chargers made a few roster moves on Friday.

Los Angeles placed running back Austin Ekeler on the injured reserve. In correspondence, wide receiver Tyron Johnson was promoted to the active roster. To fill the final spot on the practice squad, the team signed RB Kalen Ballage.

Ekeler is expected to miss four to six weeks with a hamstring injury. Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley will man the backfield while the dynamic back misses time.

Johnson proved his worth last Sunday against the Buccaneers after catching a 53-yard touchdown upon being called up from the practice squad the day before.

In three seasons between the Dolphins and Jets, Ballage has 339 career rushing yards and four touchdowns while catching 32 passes for 186 yards.

Report: Chargers RB Austin Ekeler suffered ‘serious hamstring injury’, likely headed to IR

The Los Angeles Chargers will be without one of their top offensive weapons.

The Chargers lost another key player Sunday.

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.

Ekeler was carted into the locker room late in the first quarter of the loss to the Buccaneers. He never returned, and following the game, coach Anthony Lynn said the injury “looked pretty bad.”

Losing Ekeler will be huge, as he’s been one of the team’s top offensive weapons. In his absence, Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley will carry the load.