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The Commanders Believe Austin Ekeler Tore His Achilles Tendon but Are Awaiting Tests: AP Source
Austin Ekeler, a key offensive player for the Washington Commanders, suffered a non-contact Achilles injury that could sideline him and impact the team's season.
- Austin Ekeler, running back for Washington, suffered a non-contact Achilles tendon injury near the end of the fourth quarter during the game against Green Bay Packers on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
- Ekeler went down while attempting a cut on a third-and-10 route with 5 minutes, 50 seconds remaining, during a game where the Commanders trailed by multiple scores.
- Ekeler was helped off the field, carted to the locker room, and was ruled out shortly after, joining several injured Commanders including defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., who also left with a right quadriceps injury.
- Ekeler recorded 17 yards on eight rushing attempts and added seven yards on two receptions before being ruled out, with Coach Dan Quinn noting his distinctive abilities in the passing game prior to the injury confirmation.
- Ekeler's absence could increase carries for backups like Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols, and Chris Rodriguez Jr., potentially affecting the Commanders' offensive backfield effectiveness going forward.
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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 Achilles injury in a 27-18 road loss to the Green Bay Packers. ESPN and NFL.com reported that the team fears Ekeler tore his Achilles tendon. Ekeler, who has endured a series of ailments throughout his NFL career, fell after he tried to cut while running a route with less than six minutes left in the game. He had …
Commanders $35 Million All-Pro Suffers Devastating Injury
Unfortunately for NFL fans, if you’ve watched enough football you know when you see a player suffer a non-contact injury then seem like they can barely walk, we know now it usually means one thing.Washington Commanders All-Pro running back/return specialist Austin Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles tendon in a Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers on September 11, with the specifics of his injury confirmed just an hour after the game ended.“Sources:…
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