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JANUARY 12 • CHARGERS.COM

Forgettable playoff start Dobbins (ankle) took nine carries for 26 yards and failed to bring in his lone target in Saturday's 32-12 playoff loss to the Texans.

Impact Dobbins carried a questionable tag into Saturday's wild-card round matchup, but he did not appear limited after leading a dismal rushing attack with nine touches. Veteran backup and longtime teammate, Gus Edwards, struggled similarly (7-22-0) as the starting duo failed to set the tone against a stout Houston defensive front. The 26-year-old Dobbins is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason after producing a 195-905-9 rushing line in 13 healthy games for Los Angeles in 2024.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up for playoff opener Dobbins (ankle) is listed as active for Saturday's wild-card game at Houston.

Impact Dobbins was a limited practice participant all week due to an ankle injury, which seemingly was the result of getting tackled awkwardly near the end of the first quarter last Sunday In Las Vegas, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. The running back was able to finish out the contest en route to 21 touches for 75 yards from scrimmage on a 65 percent snap share with position mate Gus Edwards (ankle) sidelined. Edwards himself followed an LP/LP/FP practice regimen this week before heading into the weekend without a designation. With Dobbins confirmed to be available as well, the pair likely will have close to an even split of the backfield reps in the Chargers' playoff opener.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Likely playing Saturday Dobbins (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Texans, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact It would have been a real surprise if Dobbins would have been unavailable for Los Angeles' playoff game, but it appears that reality won't come to fruition. Expect the team to officially confirm Dobbins' availability well before the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 11 • USATODAY.COM

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JANUARY 10 • CHARGERS.COM

Questionable for Saturday Dobbins is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Texans.

Impact Dobbins was deemed questionable by the Chargers after being listed as a limited practice participant Tuesday through Thursday. Meanwhile, fellow running back Gus Edwards (ankle) -- who has missed two straight games -- doesn't carry an injury designation after practicing fully Thursday. Look for added context regarding Dobbins' status to arrive closer to Saturday's 4:30 ET kickoff, but if he's limited or out versus Houston, then Edwards would be in line to see added work on early downs, with Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal also in the mix. Additionally, the Chargers could elect to elevate either Ezekiel Elliott or Jaret Patterson from their practice squad.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Another limited practice Dobbins (ankle) remained limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact The same applies to Gus Edwards (ankle), giving both running backs one more chance to practice fully ahead of Saturday's wild-card round game against the Texans. If one or both are limited or out this weekend, added snaps would be available for Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal, with Ezekiel Elliott and Jaret Patterson representing potential practice squad elevations.

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Ezekiel Elliott on the field for the Chargers after being signed to the practice squad

Ezekiel Elliott was on the practice field for the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, after the veteran running back was signed to the practice squad

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited by ankle injury Tuesday Dobbins was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice due to an ankle injury.

Impact Though the Chargers never announced that Dobbins emerged from this past Sunday's 34-20 win over the Raiders with an injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic relays that the running back appeared to hurt his leg at the end of a run late in the first quarter, and he was sporting a protective sleeve following the game. Dobbins' appearance on this week's injury report suggests that it was his ankle that he tweaked on the play in question, but his ability to practice in at least a limited fashion Tuesday bodes well for his chances of playing in Saturday's wild-card game in Houston.

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