The Latest Breaking News from Austin Ekeler

Fantasy football: Jacksonville Jaguars running back breakdown

Will there be anything left over after Travis Etienne gets his share?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 23, 2023

Report: NFL Running Backs to Hold Strategy Call Amid Contract Disputes Around League

The Chargers star is reportedly leading a Zoom call with his peers to discuss contractual issues at the position.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2023

Joe Starkey: Najee Harris and other angry NFL running backs can't handle the truth

PITTSBURGH — Wow, did ESPN's Matt Miller touch a nerve. And all he did was express an opinion that reflects the sensible thinking of most NFL teams these days — that running backs are replaceable and you don't need a great one to win a championship.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

Saquon Barkley supported by McCaffrey, Henry and other top RBs after failing to reach long-term deal with Giants

NEW YORK — NFL running backs past and present rallied around Giants star Saquon Barkley and others at the position who failed to reach long-term contracts before Monday’s franchise-tag deadline.

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023

NFL Running Backs Offer Strong Defense of Their Position As Franchise Tag Deadline Passes

The best running backs in the league are not happy with the state of the position.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17, 2023

Chargers’ Austin Ekeler voices displeasure with running back contract values

Austin Ekeler shared how he feels about the running back market.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 17, 2023

Chargers 2023 roster review: RB Larry Rountree III

Larry Rountree will be fighting for a roster spot in training camp.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 16, 2023

Austin Ekeler wants Giants’ Saquon Barkley to take a stand in contract dispute

Austin Ekeler wants Saquon Barkley to do something he couldn't and take a stand against the Giants, ultimately resetting the RB market.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2023

Austin Ekeler is mad at the idea of backup receivers making more than star running backs

Austin Ekeler didn't hold back his feelings for how star running backs are valued compared to other positions.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 14, 2023

Chargers’ Ekeler Says Being Paid Less Than Backup WRs Is ‘Going to Piss Me Off’

The Los Angeles running back is set to be a free agent at the end of the year.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2023