Elliott is signing with the Los Angeles Chargers observe squad, NFL Community Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday evening.

Granted a launch by the Dallas Cowboys every week prior within the hopes of touchdown with a staff taking off on a postseason run, Elliot has discovered a touchdown spot with the Bolts.

The 29-year-old two-time dashing champion has rushed for 226 yards and three touchdowns on 74 carries this 12 months for Dallas.

He’ll be a part of a Chargers staff helmed by Jim Harbaugh that wants wholesome backs with main rusher J.Ok. Dobbins having come again from a knee sprain and Gus Edwards having missed the previous two video games attributable to an ankle harm.

Elliott, far past his prime seasons when he was among the best backs within the NFL, has moved on from Dallas, however he may very well be in Houston on Saturday when the Chargers face the host Texans within the Wild Card Weekend opener.

Nonetheless stable in go professional, Elliott may present purpose line carries and spell Dobbins if wanted. He’ll must hit the bottom working with Greg Roman’s offense although if he hopes to get a spot on the gameday roster, as he has simply 5 days till L.A. opens the playoffs.