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Chargers’ Brandon Staley ‘optimistic’ Austin Ekeler will play in season opener

The Chargers’ lead back is trending towards playing this Sunday.

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler returned to practice Friday after missing the last two with a hamstring issue.

Head coach Brandon Staley said that he is optimistic Ekeler will play this Sunday, adding that he looked good in practice.

On the final injury report, Ekeler was listed as a full participant and he is questionable heading into the season opener against the Washington Football Team.

If whatever reason Ekeler isn’t able to go, Staley said that the load would be split up between Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree.

The only other notable on the report is that defensive back Trey Marshall will be unavailable as he’s currently dealing with an ankle injury.

Chargers RB Justin Jackson ‘a full go’ to start the season

Chargers running back Justin Jackson has been proven to be a weapon out of the backfield when healthy.

Chargers running back Justin Jackson is expected to be on the field this Sunday for the regular-season opener against the Football Team.

At media availability on Wednesday, head coach Brandon Staley said that Jackson is a “full go,” adding that he is an asset to the offense.

Jackson missed nearly the entire preseason with a groin injury.

Entering the final year of his contract, Jackson has struggled to stay healthy, only managing to play in 29 out of 48 regular season games.

When he’s been available, Jackson has proven to be a threat out of the backfield, averaging 4.8 yards per carry.

Jackson is expected to resume his role as the primary backup to Austin Ekeler.

The coaching staff will be holding hope that he can stay injury-free. If so, he’s an ideal compliment to Ekeler who can impact the game in both facets.

If not, the team will then turn to Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree, who are likely to be a short-yardage specialists and special teamers to start the season.