Running back Ezekiel Elliott joined the practice squad of the Los Angeles Chargers after wide receiver Laviska Shenault was released on Tuesday. Elliott, 29, was released by the Dallas Cowboys on New Year's Eve,

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.

The Los Angeles Chargers are planning to sign running back Ezekiel Elliott to their practice squad pending a physical

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.

Dallas granted his request, and Elliott will now be eligible to participate in the postseason after signing on to the practice squad of the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday night,

Former Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is joining the Chargers' practice squad ahead of their wild-card playoff game against the Texans.