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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.

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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.

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Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Chris Rodriguez Fantasy Football Outlook After Austin Ekeler Injury

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler suffered what is believed to be a season-ending Achilles injury on Thursday Night Football, which could open the door for Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Chris Rodriguez to become valuable players in fantasy football.

Washington Commanders News / Total Apex Sports / September 12

Austin Ekeler’s Season Likely Over: Washington Commanders Fear Torn Achilles

Well, folks, sometimes football just kicks you in the gut when you’re least expecting it. Thursday night in Green Bay, that’s exactly what happened to Austin Ekeler and the Washington Commanders.

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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.

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.

Austin Ekeler 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.

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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.

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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.

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Commanders running back could be offense's surprise X-Factor

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has a unique role on the offense this season, certainly different than it was a year ago. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn spoke about Ekeler's changing role and why he is someone the offense hopes to rely on a lot in the early part of the season.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / September 8

One Commanders rookie may have more responsibilities this week after the latest report revealed an injury to a key starter

The Washington Commanders battled it out against the New York Giants in a classic NFC East matchup that's always as physical as it gets. The team came out on top with a 21-6 win, and now they have to hit the road for a quick turnaround against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.

Washington Commanders News / Gridiron Heroics / August 29