AUSTIN EKELER NEWS

Officially on injured reserve The Commanders officially placed Ekeler (Achilles) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Ekeler went down while running a route in the flat in the fourth quarter of last Thursday's defeat at Green Bay and quickly was ruled out with an Achilles injury. After undergoing the necessary tests, a torn Achilles was confirming, thereby wiping out the rest of his 2025 campaign. Rookie seventh-rounder Jacory Croskey-Merritt is expected to take on a good portion of the early-down work out of the Commanders backfield moving forward, but Jeremy McNIchols and Chris Rodriguez also are on hand for any RB reps that linger.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders sign dual-threat RB to replace Austin Ekeler after Achilles injury | Sporting News Washington needed to get some depth back.

SEPTEMBER 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Commanders' plan after Austin Ekeler injury blow is staring them in the face The Commanders must pivot again.

SEPTEMBER 14 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler Tears Achilles Tendon, Out For Rest of 2025 Season

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler tore his Achilles tendon in a Week 2 loss to the Packers and is out for the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Commanders' Austin Ekeler is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the player’s status tells The Associated Press that Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler will miss the rest of the season because of a torn r...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Austin Ekeler out for the season: Commanders' RB depth chart gets new starter After the Washington Commanders confirmed running back Austin Ekeler will miss the season due to injury, who will take the starting spot on...

SEPTEMBER 13 • BOLAVIP.COM

Report: MRI confirms torn Achilles for Commanders' Austin Ekeler An MRI confirmed that Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler sustained a season-ending torn Achilles, NFL Network announced Saturd...

SEPTEMBER 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Commanders' Austin Ekeler breaks silence with heartfelt message after season-ending Achilles injury | Sporting News No Austin Ekeler for the Commanders for the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Commanders' Austin Ekeler to Miss Remainder of Season With Achilles Injury An MRI confirmed Washington's worst fears for its veteran running back.

SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM

Austin Ekeler out for rest of season with torn Achilles in Commanders crusher The injury was suspected to be just that after the 30-year-old went down in the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s 27-18 loss to the Packers...

SEPTEMBER 13 • NYPOST.COM

Torn Achilles confirmed Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles during Thursday's 27-18 loss to the Packers, an MRI confirmed Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ekeler went down with a non-contact right Achilles injury late in the fourth quarter and was carted to the locker room. His 2025 season is over after 14 carries for 43 yards and five receptions for 38 yards. The 30-year-old running back is expected to be placed on injured reserve at some point in the next week. The Commanders will move forward with Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez in the backfield. Ekeler will be an unrestricted free agent in March.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Looking back on Austin Ekeler's dominant fantasy football career | Sporting News Don't forget how great the receiving running back was for his fantasy football managers.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders have not looked nearly as good so far this season

It’s only been two games so far, but Jayden Daniels and the rest of the Washington Commanders have looked quite a bit like the oldest team in the NFL and very little like the club...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 12 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Deadspin | RB Austin Ekeler injures Achilles in Commanders' loss Deadspin | RB Austin Ekeler injures Achilles in Commanders' loss

SEPTEMBER 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

RB Austin Ekeler injures Achilles in Commanders' loss The Washington Commanders' running back corps was dealt a significant blow on Thursday night as Austin Ekeler sustained a non-contact Achill...

SEPTEMBER 12 • THESTATE.COM

Set for imaging Friday Ekeler is set to undergo an MRI on Friday, but the Commanders believe that he suffered a torn Achilles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Ekeler suffered a non-contact Achilles injury late in the fourth quarter of Thursday's loss to the Packers. If Friday's tests confirm the team's fears, Ekeler will be sidelined for the rest of the season. Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt will likely see an increased workload, with Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez vying for a depth role.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers fans crushed by awful Austin Ekeler injury that could end his career LA Chargers fans may have watched a former franchise icon's last snap on Thursday with Austin Ekeler suffering a scary Achilles injury.

SEPTEMBER 12 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Austin Ekeler injury update: Commanders RB carted off in 'Thursday Night Football' game Latest updates after Austin Ekeler suffered a leg injury in the Commanders "Thursday Night Football" game vs. Packers

SEPTEMBER 12 • USATODAY.COM

Austin Ekeler injury update: Commanders veteran running back suffers Achilles injury vs. Packers | Sporting News Austin Ekeler was carted off to the locker room with an Achilles injury, the Commanders confirmed Thursday night.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Austin Ekeler injury update: Commanders fear the worst for RB after Week 2 exit | Sporting News This didn't look good.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Injuries to Ekeler and Wise make this loss particularly painful for Commanders

The Washington Commanders may have lost more than a game Thursday night

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Fantasy Football Impact: Austin Ekeler Fears an Achilles Injury Late in TNF Austin Ekeler leaves the game late in Thursday Night Football, fearing the worst for fantasy football managers.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SI.COM

Quickly ruled out Ekeler will not return to Thursday's game against the Packers due to an Achilles injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ekeler suffered the injury late in the third quarter on a non-contact play. He was ruled out quickly after being spotted on a cart headed to the locker room. The severity of the injury is not immediately clear, but Ekeler is likely to miss additional time.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower-body injury Ekeler suffered a lower-body injury in the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Packers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Ekeler suffered a non-contact injury late in the fourth quarter and seemed to be favoring his ankle or foot. He was carted to the locker room shortly after being assisted off the field. The exact nature of the injury is unclear, though Ekeler will presumably undergo tests with details emerging late Thursday or Friday.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE