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Chargers activate RB Austin Ekeler off injured reserve

The Los Angeles Chargers will be getting their dynamic weapon back.

It’s been eight weeks since Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has touched the football field, but Sunday against the Bills could mark the first time in that time span.

Los Angeles announced that Ekeler has been activated off of the injured reserve, which means that he is eligible to play in Week 12. To make room for the dynamic back, the team waived defensive end Jesse Lemonier.

L.A. also activated defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko, linebacker B.J. Bello and linebacker Cole Christiansen from the practice squad.

Ekeler’s presence gives a backfield, which featured Joshua Kelley, Justin Jackson, Troymaine Pope and recently added Kalen Ballage, a huge boost. It was recently reported that Ballage is not likely to play this weekend because of calf and ankle injuries.

In four starts, Ekeler amassed 392 yards from scrimmage (248 rushing, 144 receiving) and a rushing score.

Chargers RB Austin Ekeler has ‘chance’ to play vs. Bills

The Chargers could be getting one of their most prolific offensive weapons back this Sunday.

The Chargers could be getting one of their most prolific offensive weapons back this Sunday.

Coach Anthony Lynn said that there’s a “chance” running back Austin Ekeler will play in Week 12 against the Bills.

Ekeler has been held out since Week 4 after suffering a hamstring injury during the team’s matchup against the Buccaneers.

Wednesday marked the first time that Ekeler practiced in weeks, but he has yet to be activated off the injured reserve.

In the first four weeks, Ekeler was efficient, rushing 47 times for 236 yards and one touchdown. He was also extremely impactful in the passing game, catching all 16 targets for 143 yards.

Another key player who could return to the field is cornerback Chris Harris Jr. Harris, who suffered a foot injury in Week 3, was also designated to return from the IR.

Lynn said CB Brandon Facyson will come off the COVID-19/Reserve list, which will give the Chargers some depth at the position if Harris isn’t ready to go.

Report: Chargers RB Austin Ekeler expected to miss multiple weeks

The injury bug continues to bite the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Chargers were already missing four offensive starters heading into Sunday’s contest with the Buccaneers, and another one was added to the crop late in the first quarter.

Running back Austin Ekeler hurt the left side of his lower body and needed to be carted off. Coach Anthony Lynn said that he didn’t have much information about the extent of the injury, but added that it “looked pretty bad.”

Ekeler was spotted postgame with crutches and a brace to help him with the hyperextended knee and hamstring injury he is thought to have suffered today. He will have an MRI on Monday but he is expected to miss multiple weeks, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Ekeler’s absence was felt as the running game was lackluster after he left the game. Los Angeles had their worst outing on the ground thus far, finishing with only 46 yards. Quarterback Justin Herbert led the team in that category, compiling 14 yards.

RBs Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley failed to get over 10 yards.

We will update when he find out what Ekeler’s injury is.