Report: Ekeler to miss 4-6 weeks with hamstring, knee injuries
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a hamstring injury and hyperextended knee, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Ekeler is seeking a second opinion to determine a more concrete timeline for his absence. His hamstring injury is a Grade 2 strain, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
The versatile tailback was reportedly using crutches and a brace following Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and head coach Anthony Lynn didn't provide an optimistic update postgame.
Los Angeles struggled to run the football following Ekeler's departure and totaled just 46 yards on the ground on 23 attempts against the Bucs.
Ekeler has accumulated 248 rushing yards and one touchdown through four games, adding 17 receptions for 144 yards through the air.
Justin Jackson and rookie Joshua Kelley are expected to lead the Chargers' backfield moving forward.