The Los Angeles Chargers granted running back Austin Ekeler permission to seek a trade after the two sides failed to make progress on a new contract, his agent Cameron Weiss told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Ekeler, 27, is entering the final season of a four-year, $24.5 million contract and is scheduled to earn $6.25 million. He requested permission to speak with other teams on Monday.
Last season, Ekeler played a pivotal role in the Chargers earning their first playoff berth in four seasons before they were eliminated in a 31-30 wild-card playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.