Commanders free agent Austin Ekeler gets major injury update
Austin Ekeler, a free agent running back and former Washington Commanders player, is recovering from a torn Achilles injury sustained early in the 2025 season. The 30-year-old, set to turn 31 in May 2026, faces uncertainty about his NFL future as he remains unsigned. With the Commanders moving on from him and other teams yet to show clear interest, Ekeler may need to wait before finding a team with a late-identified need.
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