running back reportedly suffered a "serious" hamstring injury and will likely go on injured reserve, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
The hope is that he will still be able to return later this season.
The 25-year-old wascarted offthe field during Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finishing the day with just two carries and one reception. It cleared the way for Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson in the backfield, but neither is as explosive as Ekeler.
The Western Colorado product ran for a career-high 557 yards and three touchdowns in 2019, but it was his ability as a receiver that stood out the most.