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Chargers Scour Trade Market for RB Help as Haskins, Vidal Headline Week 6 Backfield

Los Angeles is down Najee Harris for the season with Omarion Hampton on injured reserve, prompting a push for reinforcements before the Nov. 4 deadline.

Overview

  • Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal are set to handle the primary rushing work against the Dolphins, with analysts projecting Haskins for early-down and goal-line snaps and Vidal for more receiving usage.
  • The Chargers elevated Nyheim Hines to the active roster for Sunday, marking his first potential regular-season action since 2022.
  • Team officials have been calling clubs to acquire a running back before the Nov. 4 trade deadline, exploring options for either a starter or added depth, according to NFL.com.
  • Reports have linked possible targets such as Alvin Kamara and Breece Hall, though both players have voiced a preference to stay put and their availability remains uncertain.
  • Los Angeles has slipped to 3-2 after a 3-0 start, increasing pressure on the offense as the depleted backfield tests depth behind quarterback Justin Herbert.