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Ezekiel Elliott Joins J.K. Dobbins in Los Angeles As Chargers Sign Former Ohio State Running Back to Practice Squad

Jim Harbaugh will now be coaching two former Ohio State running backs.

Ezekiel Elliott is joining J.K. Dobbins in Los Angeles as the Chargers signed Elliott to their practice squad on Monday, according to multiple reports.

The #Chargers are signing RB Zeke Elliott to their practice squad, source said, with the hope that the former #Cowboys back gets up to speed quickly. pic.twitter.com/LPj9t4oBtu

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2025

While Dobbins is the Chargers’ starting running back, having rushed for 905 yards and nine touchdowns on 195 carries this season, Elliott gives the Chargers another depth option for the playoffs.