The Los Angeles Chargers ruled out running back Gus Edwards for Saturday's game against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury. Meanwhile, star running back J.K. Dobbins is questionable. More news: Eagles' Jalen Hurts Could be Ruled Out Following ...

It’s a nice favorite role for the Los Angeles Chargers as they try to navigate their way into the playoffs. And they got a J.K. Dobbins injury update as Gus Edwards was ruled out for the game against the New England Patriots.

A reaggravated injury for running back Gus Edwards will cost him the game. J.K. Dobbins is back from his injury, albeit for an unknown pitch count. Star linebacker Denzel Perryman will miss the contest due to a reaggravated injury of his own.

The Chargers won't have Gus Edwards against the Patriots on Saturday, but it remains to be seen if their running back options will include J.K.

For the 14 teams making the NFL playoffs, we can’t wait to see what their defenses will do in the Wildcard round.

With their top two running backs hurting, the Chargers might lean on former Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott in the NFL Playoffs.

Running back Ezekiel Elliott joined the practice squad of the Los Angeles Chargers after wide receiver Laviska Shenault was released on Tuesday. Elliott, 29, was released by the Dallas Cowboys

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to sign veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott to their practice squad ahead of their playoff game against the Houston Texans.

For the first time in two weeks, the Chargers had both of their leading rushers, J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, on the practice field.

Jan. 7 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to sign veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott for their playoff run. Sources told ESPN, NFL Network and Fox Sports about the signing Monday. The Dallas Cowboys released Elliott on Dec. 31. He will start out with the Chargers practice squad.

Former Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is joining the Chargers' practice squad ahead of their wild-card playoff game against the Texans.