News

1. Sep 29
   Ekeler signed a one-year contract with the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

   Ekeler will make his return to Washington for a third season, after his 2025 campaign came to an end after just two games due to a torn Achilles tendon. The 31-year-old received full medical clearance in the spring but remained unsigned through the first three weeks of the season before getting added to a Washington running-back room that includes Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White and rookie Kaytron Allen. With White having established himself as the Commanders' top pass-catching/change-of-pace option out of the backfield, Ekeler may struggle to carve out a consistent role on offense.

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2. Sep 28
   Ekeler is expected to sign with the Commanders, pending a physical, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

   Ekeler's 2025 campaign was cut short by a torn Achilles sustained a little over a year ago, but he was cleared to participate in football activities in April. As long as he checks out fine during his physical, Ekeler looks as though he'll be signed to the 53-man roster. The 31-year-old spent the previous two seasons in Washington and will likely handle a complementary role out of the backfield.

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3. Sep 23
   Ekeler worked out for the Panthers on Wednesday, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.

   Jonathon Brooks (core) was placed on injured reserve, so the Panthers have a void to fill in the backfield. While things went well for Ekeler on Wednesday, he did not sign a contract with Carolina. The veteran has appeared in 117 regular-season games with the Chargers and Commanders throughout his career, amassing 4,765 yards and 43 touchdowns off 1,081 carries and adding 480 catches (604 targets) for 4,288 yards and 30 touchdowns. The door may still be open for Ekeler as it relates to a potential deal with the Panthers, though he likely won't have a prominent role even if he does sign with the team.

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4. Sep 23
   Ekeler is set to work out for the Panthers on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

   After suffering a torn Achilles in Week 2 of last season while playing with the Commanders, Ekeler received full medical clearance for football activities in the spring but remained unsigned throughout training camp and the preseason. However, with Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reporting that Jonathon Brooks is scheduled to undergo core-muscle surgery Wednesday and is likely to miss six weeks, the Panthers will see how the 31-year-old Ekeler looks post-Achilles injury. If he fares well during his workout, Ekeler could be signed to the 53-man roster or practice squad and would potentially give the Panthers a change-of-pace option to complement Chuba Hubbard for the duration of Brooks' absence.

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Injury reports

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League history

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