Agent requests permission to speak with other teamsFrustrated by the pace of talks on an extension, the agent for running back Austin Ekeler is seeking permission from the Chargers to speak to other teams about a trade. Based on Ekeler’s performance, the website overthecap.com placed the valuation on his 2022 season at slightly more than $12 million. Ekeler, who turns 28 in May, has spent all six years of his career with the Chargers. Nasir Adderley, who has been a starter the last three seasons for the Chargers at safety, is an unrestricted free agent. Austin Ekeler’s backgroundAlways viewed as undersized and underestimated, Austin Ekeler went from hidden star in rural Colorado to a growing star running back with the Chargers.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 14, 2023 04:01 UTC