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Washington Commanders to Sign Running Back Austin Ekeler
Austin Ekeler is expected to provide veteran depth after injuries and limited production left Washington thin in the backfield.
- On Monday, the Washington Commanders plan to sign veteran running back Austin Ekeler to their 53-man roster pending a physical, marking his return to the franchise.
- Washington seeks to bolster running back depth after Rachaad White and Jacory Croskey-Merritt combined for just 242 rushing yards through three weeks of the season.
- Ekeler, undrafted in 2017 out of Western Colorado, has gained 9,053 yards from scrimmage and scored 73 touchdowns in his nine-year career, providing 480 career receptions.
- While expected to provide depth, Ekeler's role remains uncertain following a 2025 season limited to two games by an Achilles injury; he could compete with rookie Kaytron Allen for the RB3 spot.
- At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, the Commanders face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 4, where Ekeler may make his season debut at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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Austin Ekeler rejoining Commanders midseason in surprise after torn Achilles
After going unsigned this offseason, running back Austin Ekeler is expected to re-sign with the Commanders midseason and be placed on their 53-man roster pending a physical, per NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
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Austin Ekeler lands with NFC East team
Austin Ekeler is running it back with one of his former teams. On Monday, insider Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network said the veteran running back is signing with the Washington Commanders. “Reunion: The #Commanders are expected to sign FA RB Austin Ekeler to their 53-man roster pending physical, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo,” Rapoport …
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