2020 · WEEK 16 CLOSE
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Ekeler (chest) remained limited in Friday's practice.
The Commanders are dealing with injuries throughout the backfield, as Jacory Croskey-Merritt (foot) was DNP for a second straight day while Rachaad White continues to work back to 100 percent from his shoulder injury. Jeremy McNichols (quadriceps) also remains on injured reserve, though he's practicing fully this week. In two games back with Washington, Ekeler has rushed seven times for 28 yards, adding two catches for 26 yards on three targets.
Ekeler was a limited practice participant Thursday due to a chest injury.
Among those in the Commanders backfield, Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) didn't practice to begin Week 6 prep, Ekeler endured practice restrictions, and Jeremy McNichols (quadriceps, IR) was full, leaving just Rachaad White as a healthy body on the active roster. Since re-signing with Washington in late September, Ekeler has received nine touches across two games, which he turned into 54 yards from scrimmage. If Croskey-Merritt ends up sitting out Monday's contest at San Francisco and McNichols remains on injured reserve, Ekeler, assuming he's active, will be in line for increased work alongside White.
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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