Arthur Melo is now expected to return to Juventus in the summer
Arthur Melo is expected to return to Juventus after a loan at Gremio.
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.
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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.
Austin Ekeler is recovering from a torn Achilles sustained early last season, which has impacted his free agency prospects.
Austin Ekeler has played for the Los Angeles Chargers and the Washington Commanders in the NFL.
Ekeler's torn Achilles has made him a less attractive option for teams in free agency, leading to uncertainty about his future.
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The Commanders certainly don't need him back. They've overloaded their backfield and are likely looking at one surprise cut at the end of the preseason if everyone stays healthy.
Ekeler's best bet may be to wait this out, kind of like Nick Chubb did last year, before identifying a backfield closer to the season that has a definite need.