Chargers GM Tom Telesco said the team would like Austin Ekeler back, "but no predictions on what happens."

28 March 2023

Ekeler, who has been granted permission to seek a trade, hasn't received any public interest from outside teams so far. Telesco didn't speculate on a timetable for resolution, much like Ekeler didn't on a podcast last week. This seems like a situation that will be in stasis until at least the draft, and possibly longer if Ekeler elects to hold-in. The Athletic's Daniel Popper adds that "The fact that the Chargers granted Ekeler?s request is an indication of how far apart they were on extension talks."