An MRI confirmed that Washington Commanders working again Austin Ekeler sustained a season-ending torn Achilles, NFL Community introduced Saturday.
Ekeler was injured on a non-contact play through the Commanders’ 27-18 loss to the host Inexperienced Bay Packers on Thursday.
Ekeler, who has endured a collection of illnesses all through his NFL profession, fell after he tried to chop whereas working a route with lower than six minutes left within the recreation. He needed to be helped off the sector earlier than trainers examined his proper foot. After being carted to the locker room, the 30-year-old veteran was dominated out.
“Thanks for all of the love and nicely needs. I respect you all,” Ekeler wrote on Instagram.
The Commanders’ beginning working again, Ekeler tied for the staff lead on Thursday with 17 dashing yards on eight carries. He additionally had two receptions for 7 yards.
Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt, a seventh-round decide, additionally had 17 dashing yards in opposition to Inexperienced Bay. He rushed for 82 yards and a landing on 10 carries in a Week 1 victory over the New York Giants.
Ekeler broke his hand as a rookie in 2017 whereas taking part in for the Los Angeles Chargers, then sustained a neck stinger and a concussion the next season.
In 2020, Ekeler went down with a hamstring pressure and landed on injured reserve earlier than returning, then suffered a concussion within the season finale. He injured his ankle in 2023 earlier than enduring one other concussion final season, his first with the Commanders.
In 9 seasons with the Chargers (2017-23) and Commanders, Ekeler has rushed for 4,765 yards and 43 touchdowns on 1,081 carries. He additionally has 480 receptions for 4,288 yards and 30 touchdowns.
–Area Degree Media
