Austin Ekeler isn't losing focus as the Los Angeles Chargers prepare for the final three games of the season after firing their head coach and general manager following a blowout loss to the Las Vegas Raiders last Thursday.

"I'm a free agent after this year," he said, "and so I'm still painting my resume."

Since 2021, Ekeler has scored more touchdowns (44) than any running back over that span, and he has the most receptions of any back since 2019 with 354.

Ahead of this season, Ekeler looked to cash in on his success as he entered the final year of his four-year, $24.5 million contract. But Ekeler and the Chargers couldn't agree to a multiyear extension, so he requested a trade.

Ekeler eventually rescinded that request later in the offseason, returning for a revised contract with added incentives but no additional years, hoping he would perform well enough to earn a top-end contract in the offseason.