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Austin Ekeler's Preseason Player Analysis
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- 40 Yard Dash
- 4.5
- 40 Yard Dash Rank
- 82
- Three Cone Drill
- 6.9
- Agility Score
- 11.1
- Agility Score Rank
- 87
- Burst Score
- 132.9
- Burst Score Rank
- 96
- Speed Score
- 98.8
- Speed Score Rank
- 62
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Commanders Bring Back Austin Ekeler
Commanders Bring Back Austin Ekeler
The Commanders are signing RB Austin Ekeler to their 53-man roster, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Ekeler spent the past 2 seasons in Washington, although his 2025 ended in Week 2 with a torn right Achilles. He's evidently been medically cleared, but it's tough to believe he has much juice left coming off that injury at 31 years old. Ekeler is also a strange fit with this version of the Commanders, who already have a pass-catching back in Rachaad White. We'll see exactly how Ekeler fits in, but we wouldn't both adding him to fantasy rosters right now.
What's The Austin Ekeler Injury Mean For Washington's Backfield?
What's The Austin Ekeler Injury Mean For Washington's Backfield?
The Commanders believe RB Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles in Thursday night's loss to the Packers, according to multiple reports. That's what it looked like when he went down late in the fourth quarter of a game that was already decided. Ekeler is undergoing additional testing on Friday to confirm the diagnosis. It'd be a season-ending injury and could threaten Ekeler's career. He's 30 and set to hit free agency this offseason. What's his absence mean for Washington's backfield going forward? Let's dig in.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt Leads Washington's Backfield
Jacory Croskey-Merritt Leads Washington's Backfield
Though he entered the game as Washington's No. 3 RB, seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt lived up to his considerable preseason hype by rushing for a team-high 82 yards and his first NFL touchdown as the Commanders cruised to a 21-6 victory over the Giants.
Crosky-Merritt emerged as a fantasy sleeper with a strong preseason showing. The resulting trade of Brian Robinson to San Francisco cemented Crosky-Merritt as a mid-to-late round target with upside.
In Washington's opener, he lived up to that billing.
Chris Rodriguez A Healthy Scratch
Chris Rodriguez A Healthy Scratch
Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez is a healthy scratch for today’s game vs. the Giants. RBs Austin Ekeler, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and Jeremy McNichols are active for Washington. McNichols notably plays special teams, while Rodriguez does not. The news makes Croskey-Merritt a safer Week 1 fantasy play. We’re projecting him to lead in early-down snaps, while Ekeler mixes in and dominates passing-down work.
Brian Robinson Jr. Traded To San Francisco
Brian Robinson Jr. Traded To San Francisco
After plenty of trade speculation, the Washington Commanders have traded RB Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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