Jan. 7 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to sign veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott for their playoff run. Sources told ESPN, NFL Network and Fox Sports about the signing Monday. The Dallas Cowboys released Elliott on Dec. 31. He will start out with the Chargers practice squad.

According to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Chargers will sign "Zeke" to the practice squad. The signing is likely for depth purposes, as the Chargers are just weeks removed from bringing back JK Dobbins from the injured reserve over a knee injury and Dobbins' backup Gus Edwards missed the regular-season finale over an ankle injury.

Recently released Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is signing with the Chargers practice squad, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday night.

The Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) wrap up their regular season on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders (4-12) in a Week 18 AFC West clash.

The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers have a rivalry that goes back decades, so the two fanbases don't care for each other. On Sunday, during the Chargers' 34-20 victory over the Raiders in the regular season finale,