Remember when the Washington Commanders signed veteran Austin Ekeler in the offseason? Some said he was cooked, even calling it a bad signing, despite it being a modest two-year deal.
Through three weeks, Ekeler has become arguably Washington’s most important offensive player not named Jayden Daniels. Unfortunately, during Washington’s Week 3 game against the Bengals on Monday Night Football, Ekeler departed early in the third quarter with the Commanders about to score. He is being evaluated for a possible concussion.
With the Commanders leading 21-13 on the first possession of the third quarter, Ekeler takes a first down carry three yards inside the 10-yard line. He was slow to get up and helped off the field. The Commanders then reported he was being evaluated for a possible concussion.
RB Austin Ekeler is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 24, 2024
Interestingly enough, Ekeler’s 62-yard kick return gave Washington an excellent field position a few plays earlier.
Ekeler had three carries for 35 yards and a touchdown, two receptions for 22 yards, and the 62-yard kick return.