Austin Ekeler Health, Injury Updates & History

Left the Week 3 MNF game prematurely as he is being evaluated for a concussion, officially ruled out and there is added worry with the short week that he will miss the Week 4 contest with the Arizona Cardinals, will monitor practice status but lean towards him missing the Commanders next matchup

Austin Ekeler had a down year compared to his 2022 season. He incurred a mild high ankle sprain in Week 1, which kept him out of Weeks 2-4. From that point on, he missed no time but his production was limited to just over 3 yards per carry. Ekeler is expected to split time with Brian Robinson Jr., which should mitigate any concerns about overloading. A new offensive coordinator in Kliff Kingsbury could also help boost his production.

By video, mild left inversion ankle sprain - returned to game without missing a drive - opposite side as right high ankle from Week 1 - can play through effectively but swelling may set in after game

By video, mild left inversion ankle sprain - returned to game without a drive - opposite side as right high ankle from Week 1 - can play through effectively but swelling may set in after game

Will return for MNF matchup against Cowboys - now over a month since his right high ankle sprain - should be near full go for the first time since W1

Will return for MNF matchup against Cowboys - unlikely to be fully effective in space but can run well straight ahead - missed 3 weeks plus bye with right high ankle sprain

Should return after W5 bye - missed 3 weeks with right high ankle sprain

Officially doubtful for W4 with right high ankle sprain - limited in practice all week but heading towards missing another week

Limited in practice all week and questionable for W4 - Pro Football Docs lean towards him playing - will not be 100% if he plays and unlikely to be used much out in space

LP, LP ahead of W4 - a good sign he is on track to return this week against the Raiders but unlikely to be 100% - look for him to be used more between the tackles to limit cutting