"Adam Peters moved quickly to find a potential replacement, and it might be a lot smarter than people think. Ekeler sustained a torn Achilles tendon after going down late on Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers. This was a devastating blow to the player's hopes of seizing another starting opportunity. And given that the Western Colorado product is out of contract next spring, there's a good chance that he's played his final game for Washington."
"The player's best NFL seasons from a productivity standpoint came working under Kingsbury's guidance as part of a running back committee with the Arizona Cardinals. He's a small, compact runner equally adept in rushing or receiving out of the backfield. It's been a long time since his 2021 campaign, when he went over 900 all-purpose yards, but perhaps linking back up with the play-caller can reignite the spark within."
Austin Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles late on Thursday Night Football, ending his season and casting doubt on his future with Washington because he is out of contract next spring. The Commanders signed Chase Edmonds to the practice squad as a contingency option. Edmonds missed the 2024 season with a knee injury and has endured multiple health setbacks but produced his best NFL seasons under Kliff Kingsbury with the Arizona Cardinals. Edmonds is a small, versatile back effective in both rushing and receiving who will need time to regain football shape before potential game activation and faces competition from existing backs.
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