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

The Los Angeles Chargers officially signed Ezekiel Elliott on Tuesday. As first reported Monday night, the Chargers added the former Dallas Cowboys running back to their practice squad ahead of Saturday's first-round playoff matchup against the Houston Texans.

In another roster move, the Chargers also opened the return window from injured reserve for wideout Simi Fehoko. Fehoko represents one of two players the Chargers can designate to return from injured reserve during the playoffs after using their maximum allotted amount during the regular season.