Commanders Re-Sign Austin Ekeler to Address Backfield Struggles
The Washington Commanders are re-signing running back Austin Ekeler to their 53-man roster, pending a physical, as they seek to stabilize a struggling backfield. Ekeler, 31, is fully recovered from a torn Achilles that ended his 2025 season after two games. Although he recently worked out for the Carolina Panthers, no deal was reached, and he is returning to Washington. Ekeler will be immediately eligible to play in Week 4, though analysts expect a ramp-up period before he becomes active on game days. His return addresses inconsistencies in a unit led by Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Rachaad White, who have struggled to find rhythm through the first three weeks of the 2026 season.
