Chargers’ Joshua Kelley: In contention for backup job

Kelley remains in a tight battle with Justin Jackson for the No. 2 running back spot behind Austin Ekeler, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

It was a tremendous week of practice for Kelley, who began Monday on the third unit ,only to eventually see first-team action by Thursday. The nearly 6-foot running back brings a bit more power to his game — which ultimately could make him a more optimal No. 2 behind the sturdy yet smaller Ekeler — but Jackson has been impressive in brief stints at the NFL level as well, especially as a change-of-pace back.

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