The Washington Commanders consider that Austin Ekeler tore his Achilles close to the tip of Thursday night time’s 27-18 loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers, in response to ESPN. Ekeler will bear imaging on Friday for affirmation, per the report.
Ekeler was carted into the locker after sustaining the damage throughout the fourth quarter. A non-contact damage, Ekeler fell to the bottom whereas working a route. He acquired assist off the sphere earlier than being carted off into the locker room. It did not take longer after that for the Commanders to formally rule him out for the rest of the sport.
Ekeler, 30, is within the remaining yr of a two-year contract he signed in March of 2024. An especially versatile participant, Ekeler delivered a string of productive seasons with the Chargers earlier than signing with Washington after the 2023 season. Ekeler amassed 733 all-purpose yards final season whereas serving to Washington advance to the NFC title recreation for the primary time since 1991. He additionally earned a Second-Staff All-Professional nod for his manufacturing as a kickoff returner.
Ekeler was one among simply three Commanders’ gamers to run the ball in opposition to Inexperienced Bay. Ekeler led Washington with eight carries, whereas Jayden Daniels was second on the crew with seven carries for less than 17 yards. Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt went for simply 17 yards on 4 carries.
The Commanders’ working again room additionally consists of Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr, who was inactive throughout Washington’s first two video games. McNichols did not have a carry or goal throughout Thursday night time’s loss.
