Austin Ekeler (ankle) returning to practice Wednesday

Austin Ekeler, who has been out since Week 1 with an ankle injury, was seen on the practice field with his helmet on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: The official practice report should give a clearer indication of Ekeler’s progress, but the star RB returning to practice in any capacity is a good sign for his availability in Week 4 vs. Vegas. The Chargers have missed Ekeler’s production the last two weeks, particularly in the passing game. As the team’s backup, Josh Kelly only managed one catch during an inefficient performance in Week 3. It is worth noting that the Chargers have a Week 5 bye, meaning if they do give Ekeler another game off to heal, he would get two full weeks to be healthy. Given the team’s 1-2 record and a divisional matchup on the Week 4 horizon, Ekeler should have a legitimate chance to suit up in Week 4.

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