New Los Angeles Chargers running back Ezekiel Elliott is one of the hottest topics around the team ahead of the playoff game against the Houston Texans. Signed to the roster the week of the game, there is an outside chance injuries to the likes of Gus Edwards and even injuries to J.

The 9-year veteran saw career-low numbers in every major category and was finally released Dec. 31 so that he might sign with a contender.

Here are five things to know about the newest Charger: Elliott is a three-time Pro Bowler who has also made a pair of All-Pro Teams (one First-Team and one Second-Team) in his NFL career. The 29-year-old has also twice led the NFL in rushing, doing so in 2016 and 2018 while in Dallas.