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Commanders free agent Austin Ekeler gets major injury update
TL;DR
Austin Ekeler, a free agent running back, is currently facing challenges in NFL free agency due to a torn Achilles suffered early last season. His status remains uncertain as teams evaluate his recovery.
Key points
- Austin Ekeler is a free agent running back.
- He previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles early last season.
- His injury status is affecting his free agency.
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Austin Ekeler is a bit of a forgotten man in NFL free agency at the moment.
The long-time Chargers running back, a true threat as a runner and receiver, spent the past two seasons with the Washington Commanders.
The problem is that early last season, he tore his Achilles.
That ended his season, and it sent him toward the end of a contract year with a lot of uncertainty.
The good news for Ekeler is that it sounds like he's healing nicely:
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The bad news is that he doesn't yet have a team.
Ekeler is set to turn 31 years old on May 17, which is ancient in NFL running back years.
There have been a few more aging success stories in the backfield of late, but it's not an easy hurdle to overcome, especially coming off the injury Ekeler had.
Q&A
What is the current injury status of Austin Ekeler?
Austin Ekeler is recovering from a torn Achilles sustained early last season, which has impacted his free agency prospects.
Which teams has Austin Ekeler played for in the NFL?
Austin Ekeler has played for the Los Angeles Chargers and the Washington Commanders in the NFL.
How has Austin Ekeler's injury affected his free agency?
Ekeler's torn Achilles has made him a less attractive option for teams in free agency, leading to uncertainty about his future.
