The Chargers have ruled out running back Gus Edwards (ankle) and listed running back J.K. Dobbins (MCL sprain) as questionable for Saturday's playoff-clinching game against the Patriots.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards was ruled out for Saturday's road game against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury. Fellow Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins is close to returning from a four-game absence because of a knee injury,

The Los Angeles Chargers ruled out running back Gus Edwards for Saturday's game against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury. Meanwhile, star running back J.K. Dobbins is questionable. More news: Eagles' Jalen Hurts Could be Ruled Out Following ...

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards popped up on the team’s injury report ahead of a Week 17 encounter with the New England Patriots . Those Chargers need all the help they can get ahead of a game critical to their playoff hopes. This is especially the case as J.K. Dobbins continues to work his way back from injured reserve .

It’s a nice favorite role for the Los Angeles Chargers as they try to navigate their way into the playoffs. And they got a J.K. Dobbins injury update as Gus Edwards was ruled out for the game against the New England Patriots.

Chargers running back Gus Edwards will miss Saturday's game against the Patriots because of an ankle injury, but it appears J.K. Dobbins could be back.

The veteran rusher played a key role in the Chargers’ Week 16 win over the Denver Broncos with 14 carries for 68 rushing yards and two touchdowns. New England is allowing the fourth-most rushing yards per game in their last three outings with opponents averaging 159.7 yards on the ground.

A reaggravated injury for running back Gus Edwards will cost him the game. J.K. Dobbins is back from his injury, albeit for an unknown pitch count. Star linebacker Denzel Perryman will miss the contest due to a reaggravated injury of his own.

The Chargers won't have Gus Edwards against the Patriots on Saturday, but it remains to be seen if their running back options will include J.K.

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Edwards (ankle) remained limited at practice Wednesday.

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