The Los Angeles Chargers and star running back Austin Ekeler reportedly came to terms on an amended contract Tuesday that ensures he will play for the team in 2023.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the reworked deal will allow Ekeler to potentially make $2 million more in incentives in 2023, and he will still be able to become a free agent in 2024.
This move comes after Schefter reported on March 13 that Ekeler asked for permission to seek out a trade "after preliminary talks with the team aimed at a contract extension did not progress.