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On YouTubeWashington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 27
Commanders veteran pushes forward despite brutal injury setback
Austin Ekeler had big ambitions to make his presence felt as the Washington Commanders' starting running back in 2025. This barely lasted two games before a devastating blow that brought his campaign to an abrupt halt.
Washington Commanders News / EssentiallySports / September 26
Commanders’ Austin Ekeler Makes Announcement on His Health After Season-Ending ACL Injury
The Washington Commanders have surely bounced back after losing the game against the Green Bay Packers , 27-18. Although their grand victory, 41-28 against the Las Vegas Raiders , must have brought back hope as they put in the first 40-point game of the season.
Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 25
Obvious option emerges for Commanders in intensifying position battle
Throughout the offseason, the Washington Commanders appeared set to feature two primary running backs in 2025, Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler. After only two weeks, both of them are no longer on the active roster.
The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20
Which Week 3 backup QB is best positioned for success?
Major quarterback injuries have been one of the biggest storylines in the NFL in the early part of the 2025 season, and we are set to see five backups get a start in Week 3 on Sunday.
32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
Washington Commanders News / Sporting News / September 17
Commanders' Jacory Croskey-Merritt gets new RB depth chart spot after Austin Ekeler injury 
It's time for Bill to do his thing.
Washington Commanders News / Hogs Haven / September 17
Washington Commanders Free Agency: Preston Smith returns to D.C.
The Washington Commanders placed RB Austin Ekeler(Achilles) and DE Deatrich Wise Jr.(calf) on injured reserve after they both suffered injuries in Thursday night’s loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 16
One rookie's role in the Commanders offense has gone from a want to a desperate need as they look to replace an injured starter
The Washington Commanders lost a handful of players in the game against the Green Bay Packers, including starting running back Austin Ekeler for the rest of the season.
Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15
Commanders make multiple roster moves after Austin Ekeler injury
The Washington Commanders are looking to bounce back from their Week 2 loss against the Green Bay Packers. However, the Commanders will be entering their Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders shorthanded.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 15
The Commanders add a familiar face on the offense after losing a key player with a season-ending injury
The Washington Commanders are looking to regroup after a tough loss to the Green Bay Packers, where the team lost more than just a game. The offense took a big hit after losing starting running back Austin Ekeler for the rest of the season with a torn Achilles, and he's not easy to replace.
NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 15
Commanders could trade for $5 million Browns’ running back
The Washington Commanders are in need of a running back after Austin Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles that will keep him out for the remainder of the season.
Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 15
Commanders sign 7-year veteran RB after Austin Ekeler injury
The Washington Commanders are revamping their running back room after Austin Ekeler's season-ending Achilles injury. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Commanders are signing veteran running back Chase Edmonds to the practice squad.
Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / September 14
Commanders' plan after Austin Ekeler injury blow is staring them in the face
The result was disappointing. But the injury issues that emerged from the Washington Commanders' primetime clash with the Green Bay Packers come with much graver ramifications attached.
Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / September 13
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 Saturday. Ekeler was injured on a non-contact play during the Commanders' 27-18 loss to the host Green Bay Packers on Thursday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
Commanders have reason to regret Brian Robinson Jr. trade after losing All-Pro
With this latest development, Washington might regret trading Robinson so early before the trade deadline.
Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler Has Torn Achilles, Out For The Season
Ian Rapoport reports that Commanders RB Austin Ekeler underwent an MRI to confirm a torn Achilles tendon and will miss the rest of the 2025 season. You can expect the Commanders to place him on injured reserve in the coming days and replace him on the roster with another player.
Washington Commanders News / The Predictors / September 12
Austin Ekeler out for the season with Achilles injury
The Washington Commanders are looking for someone to add in their running back room after lead back Austin Ekeler suffered a right achilles tear in last night’s Thursday Night Football loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 12
Will Commanders hit 'panic button' regarding offense after loss to Packers?
What has been advertised as a high-powered Washington Commanders offense left much to be desired with its play for a second consecutive game, this time during Thursday night's 27-18 loss at the Green Bay Packers.
Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / September 12
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.
Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12
Commanders Believe RB Austin Ekeler Has Torn Achilles
Both Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport are reporting that the Commanders believe veteran RB Austin Ekeler does, in fact, have a torn Achilles. The plan from here is for Ekeler to get an MRI on his Achilles tomorrow and hope for the best.
Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12
Insult to injury: Commanders lose game — and possibly star RB for rest of season
The Commanders believe the veteran suffered a season-ending injury.
Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12
Austin Ekeler feared to have torn Achilles after suffering non-contact injury
The Washington Commanders’ Week 2 outing against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday went from bad to worse with the late-game injury to Austin Ekeler. The veteran running back suffered a non-contact injury while running a route midway through the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12
Commanders Announce RB Austin Ekeler Suffered Achilles Injury
The Washington Commanders announced that RB Austin Ekeler suffered an Achilles injury and ruled him out for the remainder of the game. This is a tough blow for Ekeler, who suffered a non-contact injury.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19
Three 'Hail-Mary' players for fantasy football
Three players who are more or less off the fantasy radar who could end up being impactful this season.
Washington Commanders News / Gridiron Heroics / July 16
‘Bro Is a Beast’: NFL Can’t Believe Austin Ekeler’s One-Armed Pull-Ups
Austin Ekeler continues to amaze NFL fans and players alike with his jaw-dropping feats of athleticism, most recently showcasing one-armed pull-ups on Instagram.
Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / June 25
Commanders' Austin Ekeler shares Jayden Daniels warning for NFL after stellar rookie season
Daniels guided the Commanders to the NFC Championship Game en route to earning Offensive Rookie of the Year Award honors in 2024.
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