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Austin Ekeler goes down with non-contact injury (0:28)
During a passing play, Commanders RB Austin Ekeler appears to suffer a non-contact injury and would exit the game. (0:28)
John KeimSep 11, 2025, 11:36 PM ET
- John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio.
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler sustained a noncontact Achilles injury in the fourth quarter of Thursday's 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
With 5 minutes, 50 seconds to play, Ekeler was running a route on third-and-10 and went to cut, only to fall to the ground. He was then helped to the sidelines as athletic trainers looked at his right foot.
Ekeler was taken to the locker room and ruled out shortly afterward.
The 30-year-old finished the game with eight rushes for 17 yards. He caught two passes for 7 yards.
Ekeler was Washington's top running back, serving as its primary third-down back as well. In 12 games last season, Ekeler rushed for 367 yards and had another 366 receiving.
