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Washington Commanders expected to sign free-agent RB Austin Ekeler

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The Washington Commanders are expected to sign free-agent running back Austin Ekeler to their 53-man roster, pending a physical, according to reports from NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

Washington Commanders expected to sign free-agent RB Austin Ekeler
Washington Commanders expected to sign free-agent RB Austin Ekeler.

Career background and recent recovery

  • Panthers Workout & D.C. Return: Ekeler worked out for the Carolina Panthers last week before choosing to rejoin Washington, where he spent the previous two seasons.
  • Achilles Recovery: The 31-year-old running back played in only two games last season before sustaining a season-ending Achilles tear, from which he is now fully healed.
  • NFL History: Originally an undrafted free agent, Ekeler spent his first seven seasons as a dual-threat playmaker with the Los Angeles Chargers before joining Washington in 2024.
  • 2024 Production: In 2024, injuries limited him to 14 games with Washington, during which he logged 410 rushing yards on 91 carries (4 touchdowns) and 404 receiving yards on 40 receptions.

Washington backfield stats through week 3

Ekeler joins a Washington backfield that has lacked consistency through the first three weeks of the season:

Running BackRushing ProductionReceiving ProductionTouchdowns
Jacory Croskey-Merritt142 yards on 47 carries (3.02 YPC)—1 Rushing TD
Rachaad White100 yards on 22 carries51 yards on 9 catches1 Receiving TD
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