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Chargers HC Brandon Staley gives injury updates on Isaiah Spiller, Josh Palmer

Chargers HC Brandon Staley gave updates on RB Isaiah Spiller and WR Joshua Palmer before Monday’s practice.

Chargers running back Isaiah Spiller left last Saturday’s preseason game against the Cowboys with an ankle injury in the second half.

Head coach Brandon Staley gave an update on Spiller on Monday, adding that he is considered week-to-week. He will miss the preseason finale against the Saints this Friday and could miss the season opener against the Raiders.

Before suffering the injury, Spiller was in competition for the second running back spot with Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree. With him potentially being unavailable for Week 1, it’s likely Los Angeles will carry four backs on the 53-man roster.

In addition to Spiller, wide receiver Joshua Palmer is in concussion protocol coming out of the game against Dallas.

Palmer, the summer standout, had an eyebrow-raising performance with three catches on four targets for 75 yards and a touchdown.

We will update on the statuses of Spiller and Palmer once further information is released.

Chargers RB Isaiah Spiller’s ankle injury not considered serious

Chargers RB Isaiah Spiller left the preseason contest against the Cowboys during the second half.

Chargers rookie running back Isaiah Spiller left the preseason contest against the Cowboys during the second half with an ankle injury.

Following the game, head coach Brandon Staley said they don’t know the severity of it, but Spiller’s injury should not be serious.

The timeframe for his return is unknown.

Spiller left the game with three carries for three rushes.

It was a stagnant night for the running backs vying for the second spot on the depth chart.

Joshua Kelley finished with 18 rushing yards on seven carries. Larry Rountree had 11 yards on four carries. Leddie Brown and Kevin Marks had five carries for 11 yards and four carries for 10 yards, respectively.

Los Angeles has one preseason game left, which is next Saturday against the Saints. This will be the back’s final shot to make their cases to be Austin Ekeler’s running mate this season.

Chargers RB Isaiah Spiller flashing receiving ability at training camp

The Chargers’ fourth-round pick is making his case to be Austin Ekeler’s running mate.

Establishing Austin Ekeler’s backup is one of the Chargers’ top priorities this summer.

While it’s still early to gauge who has the leg up in the position battle since the pads have yet to come on, rookie Isaiah Spiller is raising eyebrows with his ability as a receiver.

Spiller has drawn rave reviews for his route-running, hands and his juice after the catch in team drills.

During his time at Texas A&M, Spiller made the most of his opportunities as a pass-catcher, hauling in 74 passes in his career, showing the quick-cutting ability to make it difficult for linebackers to keep up with him.

Spiller’s running style should quickly translate at this level, as he has excellent balance, fluid hips, and vision that allow him to see and slip through holes and shrug off arm tackles.

But with receiving being a critical role at the position in Joe Lombardi’s system, Spiller’s multi-dimensional skillset will help his case to be the second running back this season.