"GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler sustained a non-contact 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 3rd-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 then taken to the locker room and ruled out shortly afterwards. The 30-year-old finished the game with eight rushes for 17 yards. He caught two passes for seven 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 another 366 receiving."
Austin Ekeler sustained a non-contact Achilles injury in the fourth quarter of Washington's 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers. With 5:50 remaining, Ekeler attempted a cut on a 3rd-and-10 route and fell to the ground, then was assisted to the sidelines while athletic trainers examined his right foot. He was taken to the locker room and ruled out shortly afterwards. The 30-year-old finished with eight rushes for 17 yards and two receptions for seven yards. Ekeler served as Washington's leading running back and primary third-down back. Last season he rushed for 367 yards and added 366 receiving in 12 games.
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