LOS ANGELES — The Chargers have added $1.75 million in incentives to the contract of Austin Ekeler, according to a source not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Ekeler is entering the final season of a four-year, $24.5 million contract that includes a 2023 base salary of $6.25 million. Frustrated with the progress of talks on an extension, Ekeler was granted permission by the Chargers in March to seek a trade. During his six years with the Chargers, Ekeler has 3,727 yards rushing, 3,448 yards receiving and 63 touchdowns in 89 games. The Chargers then allowed Gordon to depart in free agency and turned the starting job over to Ekeler.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 23, 2023 20:28 UTC