WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders believe that starting running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in their loss to the Green Bay Packers but are awaiting tests to confirm the severity of the injury, a person with knowledge of the player's status told The Associated Press on Friday.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because nothing had been announced by the club.

Ekeler, a 30-year-old in his ninth NFL season and second with Washington, fell to the ground on a play in the fourth quarter of Green Bay's 27-18 victory on Thursday night. It was a non-contact injury, and Ekeler kept his weight off his right leg as he was helped off the field.

After staying on the bench on Washington's sideline for a few minutes, Ekeler was driven toward the locker room.

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