The Washington Commanders have placed running back Austin Ekeler on injured reserve, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ekeler will now miss the Commanders’ next four games as Washington looks to contend for the postseason.
The Commanders are additionally waiving 2023 first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes.
Austin Ekeler #30 of the Washington Commanders is escorted off the field after an injury sustained during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. Austin Ekeler #30 of the Washington Commanders is escorted off the field after an injury sustained during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images
