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The Washington Commanders will be without one of Jayden Daniels’ top weapons for the rest of the season.

Running back Austin Ekeler tore his Achilles late in the team’s loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Thursday, an MRI confirmed according to multiple reports.

Ekeler, 30, went down on a non-contact play while running a route. He crumpled to the ground and was helped off the field as he was unable to put any weight on his right leg before being eventually carted off the field.

Ekeler has started both games this season for the Commanders, gaining 43 yards on 14 carries and catching five passes for 38 yards.

The nine-year NFL veteran is in his second season with the Commanders after spending seven seasons with the Los Angeles Ch

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