Ezekiel Elliott The 2024 season may not be over after all.
The Los Angeles Chargers plan to sign the veteran running back to their practice squad ahead of their AFC Wild Card game against the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports Monday.
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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott practices before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
The Chargers were on the road this weekend against the Texans. They play Saturday at 4:30 PM ET.
Elliott returned to the Dallas Cowboys this offseason after spending time with the New England Patriots, and Tony Pollard signed with the Tennessee Titans. Dallas did not claim Derrick Henry, who signed with the Baltimore Ravens.
The 29-year-old played in 15 games for Dallas and ran for 226 yards on 74 carries. He scored three times. The two-time leading rusher has 9,130 yards and 74 rushing touchdowns in nine seasons. They will have at least one more shot at playoff success with Los Angeles.
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, #15, celebrates his first down against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. (Scott Galvin-Imagn Images)
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The Chargers went with them JK Dobbins and Gus Edwards in the backfield this season after Austin Ekeler left the team to join the Washington Commanders.
Dobbins has had an excellent performance in his first mostly good season since his rookie year in 2020. He has 905 rushing yards and nine touchdowns this season. Edwards has 365 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
Edwards missed the final two games of the regular season with an ankle injury. That could open up an opportunity for Elliott to be in the backfield if he can’t go Saturday.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh answers a question during a news conference following their win over the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Los Angeles finished 11-6 in its first season with Jim Harbaugh as head coach.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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