Chargers Add Ezekiel Elliott to Practice Squad Ahead of Playoff Opener

The veteran running back joins Los Angeles after being released by the Cowboys, providing depth for a team dealing with injuries in its backfield.

Ezekiel Elliott, 29, signed with the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad after requesting his release from the Dallas Cowboys late in the regular season.
The Chargers face the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round on Saturday, with injuries to key running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards influencing the decision to add Elliott.
Elliott, a two-time NFL rushing champion, had career-low statistics this season, rushing for 226 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games with Dallas.
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh welcomed Elliott, citing his competitive spirit and experience, which includes six career playoff appearances.
The move reflects a growing trend of playoff-bound teams adding veteran players for depth, with Elliott potentially serving as insurance for the Chargers' injury-hit backfield.