"[Austin] Ekeler showed last year that he still has something to give. In 2024 in 12 games, he had 367 yards rushing on 77 carries. He averaged 4.8 yards per carry, the highest average he had since 2018. He was used in the passing game as well, racking up 366 yards on 35 catches. With a bunch of unproven backs behind Ekeler on the depth chart-Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols, and Chris Rodriguez Jr-he should be in store for the majority of snaps at the RB position at least in week one."
"Gray Devo from Sports Illustrated thought Ekeler could be in line for the lion's share of carries in Week 1 against the vaunted New York Giants defensive front. How the undrafted free agent performs will go a long way to determining whether he can keep the young guns at arm's length or not."
The Washington Commanders traded running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers, shifting attention to younger backs Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez Jr. Austin Ekeler stands to benefit most from Robinson's departure and could receive the lion's share of carries early in the season, including Week 1 against the New York Giants. Ekeler produced 367 rushing yards on 77 carries and 366 receiving yards on 35 catches across 12 games in 2024, averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Concerns remain about Ekeler's age and concussion history, while the younger backs remain unproven.
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