John Keim
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Washington Commanders worry veteran operating again Austin Ekeler tore his proper Achilles within the fourth quarter of Thursday night time's 27-18 loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers, sources advised ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Ekeler, 30, nonetheless must bear imaging that's scheduled for Friday for affirmation, sources mentioned.
“That can be vital,” Washington coach Dan Quinn mentioned concerning the potential season-ending lack of Ekeler. “He supplies a whole lot of distinctive issues for us.”
With 5 minutes, 50 seconds to play, Ekeler was operating a route on third-and-10 and went to chop, solely to fall to the bottom. He was then helped to the sideline as athletic trainers checked out his proper foot.
Ekeler was taken to the locker room and dominated out shortly afterward. He left the stadium utilizing crutches and carrying a strolling boot on his proper foot.
“He is one of many nice leaders on this crew,” rookie operating again Jacory Croskey-Merritt mentioned. “I study lots from him, so it is undoubtedly powerful.”
Ekeler completed the sport with eight rushes for 17 yards. He caught two passes for 7 yards.
Ekeler was Washington's high operating again, additionally serving as its main third-down again. In 12 video games final season, Ekeler rushed for 367 yards and had 366 yards receiving.
