Having lost top two options Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris to significant injuries, the Los Angeles Chargers are “desperate” for an upgrade at running back, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports. A deal doesn’t appear imminent, however, as Vacchiano notes there’s more demand than supply leading up to the Nov. 4 trade deadline.

Chargers have injury issues at RB

Hampton, the 22nd overall pick in last spring’s draft, was productive over his first five games before suffering an ankle injury in a Week 5 loss to the Commanders. The Chargers quickly placed Hampton on IR, setting him up for at least a four-game absence. He missed his third game on Thursday versus Minnesota and won’t be eligible to return until Week 10 against Pittsburgh.

While Hampton could rejoin the Chargers offense t

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