Veteran running back Austin Ekeler has a new ally within the Los Angeles Chargers in the form of newly hired head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Speaking Saturday to Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press, Harbaugh praised Ekeler and discussed his desire for the impending free agent to return to the team in 2024:
"If things go well, it's going to be because of guys like Austin Ekeler and the players. I like Austin Ekeler. We're going to have a huge emphasis on the run game, and we gotta block better up front. He's a tremendous back and we'd love to have him on the team next year.