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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 proving there is no offseason

Check out some of these insane workout clips from Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler.

While many NFL players are using this time to unwind after the long 2019 regular season, Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is already using this time to gear up for the 2020 campaign.

Ekeler, who has been active on his personal Twitter account as of late, has been frequently posting some of his workouts.

Some of the exercises have consisted of standard exercises like barbell squats.

Then you get more into muscle-ups using a standard bar, which is not an easy exercise by any means.

What can’t Ekeler do? These ring pull-ups with the legs straight up are a killer.

On the field, you’d see Ekeler burn defenders with speed, wiggle and elusiveness, but hardly would you ever see him hurdle them. The 5-foot-10 and 201 pound back recently showed that he could so if need be with this insane jump lunge.

Ekeler was phenomenal for the Chargers this past season, racking up 557 yards rushing, 993 yards receiving, and 11 touchdowns. He is set to be a restricted free agent, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if they put at least a second-round tender to secure him.