The Washington Commanders ' loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2 saw one of their key skill players go down with an injury. Running back Austin Ekeler went down with a non-contact injury late in the game, and he was carted off the field. Fans immediately assumed the worst . Now, those fears have been confirmed: Austin Ekeler will miss the rest of the 2025 season with a torn Achilles.

“#Commanders RB Austin Ekeler has, in fact, torn his Achilles, the MRI confirmed,” Ian Rapoport posted on X. “He’s out for the 2025 season.”

Ekeler came up limping during their game against the Packers after what seemed to be a routine play. As the running back tried to help out with blocking after a catch was made, the Commanders star suddenly collapsed to the ground, holding the area near his c

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