The Commanders endured a rough outing against the Packers (27-18), but the worst part came in the fourth quarter. Running back Austin Ekeler exited the game with a non-contact injury, unable to put weight on his right foot or ankle. Trainers assisted him off the field before he was carted to the locker room. It’s a troubling start for a team already searching for momentum.

Ekeler is believed to have suffered a potential Achilles injury, though the Commanders have yet to confirm the severity. As trainers continue to evaluate him, concern is growing that the veteran running back could be facing an extended absence.

If the injury is serious , the veteran running back could lose his chance to show his potential this year and even more. This is the second year of Ekeler’s two-ye

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