Chargers News: LA Loses Out on Top Free Agent Running Back

The Zeke to LA talk is over!
Chargers News: LA Loses Out on Top Free Agent Running Back
Chargers News: LA Loses Out on Top Free Agent Running Back /

The Chargers and All-Pro running back Ezekiel Elliott talk is over, Charger fans!

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Elliott will sign with the New England Patriots. 

Elliott's deal is a one-year deal worth up to $6 million. Rapoport reported that he visited with the team earlier in camp, and the talks seemed to be a success. 

The 28-year-old will likely serve as a backup to Rhamondre Stevenson, who had a stellar 2022 campaign. 

Elliott is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career, as he averaged a career-low 3.8 rushing yards per attempt, a career-low in attempts with 231, and a career-low in rushing yards with 876. 

He still managed to rack up 12 touchdowns, but those mostly came as a red zone threat, compared to other seasons where he was the workhorse running back. 

Zeke won't need to worry about that with the Patriots behind Stevenson and a solid offensive line. 

He finally found a home, and the talks to LA about potentially signing him over. We wish him luck with his new team. 


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