Summary
The Washington Commanders lost running back Austin Ekeler for the season due to an Achilles injury. In response, they signed veteran running back Chase Edmonds to their practice squad. The team plans to continue using multiple running backs to handle the workload.
Key Facts
- The Commanders lost to the Green Bay Packers 27-18 in Week 2.
- Austin Ekeler will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles.
- The Commanders signed Chase Edmonds, who has seven years of NFL experience, to their practice squad.
- Edmonds was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2018.
- He has also played for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Edmonds has a history of contributing in both rushing and receiving plays.
- The Commanders have several other running backs, including Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols, and Chris Rodriguez Jr.
- The team plans to use a committee of running backs to manage their offense.
