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NFL star running backs decry the poor state of pay at their position

Here's what some of the league's current best running backs and some retired greats have to say about it.

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Chargers’ Austin Ekeler sounds off on running backs being regarded as ‘discardable widgets’

Austin Ekeler expressed his frustration with running backs being regarded as "discardable widgets."

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Why are NFL running backs shockingly underpaid? It has roots with a Rams blunder.

LOS ANGELES — NFL running backs are like buffalo: wondrous, thunderous, but burdened by a sameness. Rarely anymore does one differentiate himself from the herd.

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What franchise tag deadline said about Cowboys’ Tony Pollard, value of NFL running backs

Some of the greatest players in NFL history are running backs. Some would consider Jim Brown, a running back, among the best in the history of the game regardless of position.

Tribune News Service

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

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

Chargers’ Austin Ekeler voices displeasure with running back contract values

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

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Chargers 2023 roster review: RB Larry Rountree III

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

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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.

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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.

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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

As running backs struggle to find big deals, how vital is the position in the NFL today?

MIAMI — With less than a week until teams begin to report for training camp, it remains to be seen whether Dalvin Cook will become a member of the Dolphins.

Miami Herald

Chargers 2023 roster review: RB Austin Ekeler

Austin Ekeler heads into a contract year with the Chargers after extension talks between the two sides broke off earlier this offseason.

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Predicting the Chargers’ starting offense before training camp

Here are our picks for the Chargers' starting lineup on offense ahead of training camp.

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Predicting Chargers RB Austin Ekeler’s stats for 2023 season

Austin Ekeler is set to have a monster 2023 season as he looks to justify a massive payday as a free agent in 2024.

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Fantasy Football 2023 Draft Strategies: First Five Rounds From Picks 7-8-9

Advice on how to proceed through the early rounds of a 12-team, PPR fantasy draft from slots 7-9.

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Rankings every 2023 Chargers position group from worst to best

Which positions do the Chargers have the most depth at? From worst to best, here's how the roster is looking at each position.

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Chargers’ 15 largest cap hits in 2023

Here are the top 15 Chargers players with the largest cap hits in 2023.

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Fantasy Football 2023 Draft Strategies: First Five Rounds From Picks 4-5-6

Advice on how to proceed through the early rounds of a 12-team, PPR fantasy draft from slots 4-6.

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Ranking the AFC West by running backs

How the AFC West stacks up based on running backs

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11 Chargers players who will be pending free agents in 2024

Austin Ekeler highlights the group of players set to be free agents after the 2023 season.

Sports Illustrated

The Replacements: Turnover Creates Opportunities in Patriots Passing Offense

New England lost Jakobi Meyers in the offseason but the arrival of JuJu Smith-Schuster and offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien should open up the offense for quarterback Mac Jones.

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5 Chargers players with the most to prove in 2023

These five Chargers' players come into 2023 with high stakes for both their individual performances and what it will mean for the team's success.

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Fantasy Insider Report: Los Angeles Chargers

While Austin Ekeler might see a reduction in carries, Justin Herbert could be in store for a career year.

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Fantasy Football Top-10 Repeatability: Running Backs

Take a step back and see how the Top-10 RBs change from year to year.

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