2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
$62−55.4%1W−55%SINCE '26 DRAFTHIGH $139
AGE31May 17, 1995
EXP9 yrssince 2017
HEIGHT5'10"
inherits 4% of WAS carries (35% vacated, his claim 11%)
Ekeler (chest) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the 49ers.
Ekeler was limited in practice all week due to a chest injury, but he's done enough to fade an injury tag for Monday Night Football. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) already ruled out, Ekeler and Rachaad White are both expected to lead the Commanders' backfield for Week 6 against a 49ers defense that has given up only three rushing touchdowns across five regular-season games.
Ekeler (chest) remained limited in Friday's practice.
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Ekeler was a limited practice participant Thursday due to a chest injury.
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Everyone sharing the ball with Austin, most valuable first.
Above the line the plan was to throw; below it, to run.
Ekeler turned four carries into 29 yards and added an 11-yard catch (on two targets) during the Commanders' 30-13 loss to the Colts on Sunday in London.
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Ekeler could have a clear opening to contribute in passing situations for the Commanders in Week 4 against the Colts, as Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports that Rachaad White is missing a second consecutive practice Thursday due to a shoulder injury.
Ekeler joined the Commanders on a one-year contract Tuesday. White had been the team's running back of choice in passing situations but is in danger of sitting out Week 4 due to his shoulder injury. Alternative backfield options Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Kaytron Allen have combined for just 12 career catches, while Ekeler has accumulated 40 times that total in a regular-season career that has spanned 117 games, including 14 with Washington.
Ekeler signed a one-year contract with the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.
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Ekeler is expected to sign with the Commanders, pending a physical, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Ekeler worked out for the Panthers on Wednesday, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
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Ekeler is set to work out for the Panthers on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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The RBs priced immediately above and below him.
