Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards continues to battle injury ahead of his team’s NFL wild-card round playoff game against the Houston Texans. While J.K. Dobbins is back in the mix after an injury of his own, the fact the Chargers felt the need to go sign Ezekiel Elliott for the playoffs casts the Edwards injury in an interesting light.

The Chargers could explore free agency to find an answer, but they could also examine the trade market for a solution. Here are four intriguing running back trade options for Los

For the first time in two weeks, the Chargers had both of their leading rushers, J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, on the practice field.

Elliott is reportedly being signed to the Chargers' practice squad, but "with the hope" that he can get up to speed quickly with the playoffs looming. Los Angeles, which is set to face Houston in the first round of the playoffs, already has a pair of veteran running backs in its backfield, but Elliott will add some depth to Jim Harbaugh's squad.