Tallies 40 yards in 2026 debut
Ekeler turned four carries into 29 yards and added an 11-yard catch on two targets during the Commanders' 30-13 loss to the Colts on Sunday in London.
Ekeler signed with the Commanders on Tuesday and was immediately involved in the offense Sunday due to the absence of Rachaad White (shoulder). Ekeler's 17 offensive snaps were second-most on the Commanders behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt (29) and ahead of rookie Kaytron Allen (12). However, despite logging only four carries, Ekeler's 29 rushing yards were most among Washington's running backs and second on the team behind QB Marcus Mariota (35). Given Ekeler's efficiency in limited touches, he could remain involved in the gameplan for Week 5 against the Giants even if White is cleared to return.
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Kaytron Allen
Held to one yard on three carries
Allen turned three carries into one yard during the Commanders' 30-13 loss to the Colts on Sunday in London.
Chig Okonkwo
Produces five yards in return
Okonkwo caught two of four targets for five yards in Sunday's loss to the Colts.
Rachaad White
In line to practice this week
Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that White (shoulder) "should" practice this week, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.
Terry McLaurin
Wednesday activity TBD
Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that the Commanders continue to assess what McLaurin (hamstring) may be able to do at Wednesday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Jayden Daniels
Return to action imminent?
Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that the Commanders are aiming for Daniels (left elbow) to have a full practice week and then start Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Marcus Mariota
MCL sprain confirmed
Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that Mariota has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his right knee, and the quarterback's recovery timeline is to be determined, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports.
Marcus Mariota
Sustains MCL sprain in London
Mariota has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his right knee after he was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Colts in London, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
Jaylin Lane
Likely done for season
Lane was diagnosed with a fracture and dislocation of his left ankle after undergoing tests Monday and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Drew Stevens
Makes two FGs in Week 4
Stevens made both of his field-goal attempts and converted his only PAT during Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Colts.
Antonio Williams
Quiet day in London
Williams caught three of eight targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Colts.