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Austin Ekeler

Commanders running back Austin Ekeler suffers an Achilles injury

Austin Ekeler feared to have torn Achilles after suffering non-contact injury

The Washington Commanders’ Week 2 outing against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday went from bad to worse with the late-game injury to Austin Ekeler. The veteran running back suffered a non-contact injury while running a route midway through …

Tom Brady smiles

Tom Brady had savage comment about Austin Ekeler after fumble

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler lost a fumble during his team’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, but the turnover probably won’t sting as much as what Tom Brady said about him on national television. Ekeler …

JK Dobbins looks on

2 veteran NFL running backs land on injured reserve

It is not a particularly good week to be an NFL running back. The Los Angeles Chargers announced Saturday that leading rusher JK Dobbins has been placed on injured reserve. Dobbins suffered an MCL sprain in his left knee during last Monday’s …

Austin Ekeler in the backfield

Video shows play where Austin Ekeler suffered a concussion

Austin Ekeler suffered a concussion during his Washington Commanders’ 38-33 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on the road on Monday night. The Commanders running back has been ruled out for Week 4 so that he can recover. The injury is a real …

Austin Ekeler catches a pass in warmups

Austin Ekeler has honest explanation for why he left Chargers

After seven seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, running back Austin Ekeler departed during the offseason to join the Washington Commanders. In doing so, he rejected interest from his previous team, and he had a reason for doing so. Ekeler appeared …

Austin Ekeler catches a pass in warmups

Austin Ekeler leaving Chargers for NFC team

After spending the first seven seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers, Austin Ekeler is officially moving on. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Monday that the veteran running back Ekeler plans to sign with the Washington Commanders in free …

Derrick Henry looks on

NFL free agent RB class is going to be absolutely loaded

This year’s NFL free agency class for the running back position looks like it will be loaded. Word emerged on Monday that running backs Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard are all unlikely to receive a franchise tag from …

Austin Ekeler ready to take the ball

Fans could not believe how slow Austin Ekeler looked on 1 run

Austin Ekeler’s stats during Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers weren’t bad, but the video told a different story. Ekeler rushed 10 times for 64 yards as his Los Angeles Chargers lost their Week 11 game 23-20 at Green Bay. …

Austin Ekeler catches a pass in warmups

Austin Ekeler says comment about Brandon Staley ‘got taken out of context’

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has hinted on more than one occasion that he is frustrated with the team’s coaching staff, but he insists one recent comment he made was taken out of context. Following the Chargers’ 31-17 …

Austin Ekeler is being hit

Austin Ekeler gets popped during Cowboys, Chargers pregame fight

Players from the Los Angeles Chargers and Dallas Cowboys had to be separated after fighting before their “Monday Night Football” game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., and Austin Ekeler got popped during it. Less than an hour before …

Austin Ekeler catches a pass in warmups

Chargers give concerning update on injured Austin Ekeler

Austin Ekeler missed the Los Angeles Chargers’ Week 2 contest against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Fans hoping for a swift return from the running back may need to readjust their expectations. The 28-year-old suffered an ankle injury during …

Austin Ekeler catches a pass in warmups

Austin Ekeler has critical comment about Chargers’ coaching

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler hinted at some frustration with the team’s coaching staff following their late loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The Chargers lost 36-34 to the Dolphins and failed to hold a late lead, not for …

Austin Ekeler catches a pass in warmups

Austin Ekeler sets Zoom call with ‘big-name’ running backs

Austin Ekeler is not a free agent this offseason. But the Los Angeles Chargers star doesn’t plan on sitting idly while the running back market is in shambles. The 28-year-old organized a Zoom meeting for Saturday night, according to Pro …

Austin Ekeler catches a pass in warmups

Austin Ekeler points out major inconsistency in how Chargers handled him

Austin Ekeler is among the running backs in the NFL who are frustrated with the current compenstation for players at his position. Teams are reluctant to give running backs long-term deals for big money for a few reasons. One, they know running backs …

Austin Ekeler catches a pass in warmups

Austin Ekeler unlikely to be traded by Chargers?

The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly have made a decision about Austin Ekeler’s trade request. The Chargers previously gave Ekeler permission to seek a trade but nothing materialized. Ekeler was not in attendance for the team’s offseason …

Austin Ekeler catches a pass in warmups

Austin Ekeler says he felt ‘punched in the face’ by Chargers

Austin Ekeler asked for and was granted permission from the Los Angeles Chargers to seek a trade, and the star running back says he did so after feeling disrespected. Ekeler spoke about his contract situation during a Tuesday appearance on SiriusXM …

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