The Los Angeles Chargers have some heavyweight names heading to free agency this offseason, with running back J.K. Dobbins near the top of the list. Dobbins enjoyed a strong season on his one-year, prove-it deal,

Chagrers running back J.K. Dobbins meets with the media to discuss the teams preparation for the playoffs, playing with QB Justin Herbert, having RB Ezekiel Elliott join the running back room, and more.

NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported Thursday that Dobbins and wide receiver Quentin Johnston are listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Texans. Dobbins is dealing with an ankle issue, while Johnston was added to the injury report with a thigh issue.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. wrecks Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins en route to 9-yard sack of quarterback Justin Herbert.

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Dobbins returned from injury to finish strong over the Chargers’ final two wins of the season, rushing for 76 and 63 yards in victories that secured the No. 5 seed in the NFL playoff bracket. But he appeared to tweak an ankle late in the final game—and the Chargers have since signed Ezekiel Elliott in free agency .

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had just three passes intercepted ... arms of Derek Stingley Jr. If not for the heroic efforts of running back J.K. Dobbins to make the tackle, that interception also might have been returned for a touchdown.

In the recent season-ending press conference, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh dropped plenty of noteworthy nuggets. Some included wanting the pondering-retirement Khalil Mack back. Another was how the Chargers feel so ahead of schedule.

Let’s take a look around the NFL and call out five teams that need to strip it down to rebuild and five that should go all in.

The 61-year-old Harbaugh experienced both an irregular heartbeat and a significant limp during the regular season.

1. Harbaugh and Hortiz passionately defended Justin Herbert when they were asked about the criticism of their quarterback in the aftermath of Saturday’s loss in Houston. Herbert threw a career-high four interceptions. Harbaugh called the criticism “completely unfair.”

The Los Angeles Chargers may find themselves in need of a running back this offseason, as J.K. Dobbins is slated to hit free agency and Gus Edwards could be a c