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Chargers Want to Keep Austin Ekeler Despite Trade Request, Brandon Staley Says

The Los Angeles Chargers granted running back Austin Ekeler permission to seek a trade this offseason, but the team still wants him back for 2023.

At least that is what head coach Brandon Staley told NFL Network's Steve Wyche:

"We've been in full communication with his team. I think there's alignment and a way forward. We want him to be a Charger. I think that that's something that (general manager) Tom (Telesco) has said. It's something I've said. We want this guy to be a Charger. We're also respectful of his position, and we're gonna see where it goes.