Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is anticipated to be sidelined four to 6 weeks with a hamstring injury, a source told ESPNs Adam Schefter.
Ekeler also suffered a hyperextended knee, however it is not considered as significant of a problem as the hamstring injury, a source stated.
Ekeler is looking for a consultation on his hamstring and timeline for a return, Schefter reported.
Ekeler left Sundays video game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on crutches and with a brace before going through an MRI on Monday.
2 RelatedEkeler had 12 backyards on 2 brings and one reception for 2 yards before entrusting 1:37 left in the very first quarter of Los Angeles 38-31 loss. He leads the Chargers with 248 rushing backyards and is 3rd on the team with 144 receiving yards this season.
He signed a four-year, $24.5 million extension with the Chargers in the offseason. After a prolonged contract dispute with Melvin Gordon, Los Angeles signed Ekeler long term rather.
Gordon eventually signed with the Denver Broncos, clearing the way for Ekeler to be the Chargers featured back.
Without Ekeler, the Chargers run game suffered in Tampa. Quarterback Justin Herbert led the group in rushing with 14 backyards. As a group, they ran for 46 yards on 23 carries.
