Breaking down what the Commanders are getting in new free agent RB Austin Ekeler
Ekeler has been one of the most productive running backs in recent years, scoring an outstanding 38 total touchdowns over the course of the 2021 and 2022 seasons (25 rushing touchdowns, 13 receiving touchdowns). However, in 2023, Ekeler had one of his worst seasons in which his yards per carry average dropped below four for the first time in his career.
Now Ekeler has already explained in his introductory press conference that he struggled with injuries last season. He opened the season against Miami with 117 rushing yards and a touchdown, with an additional 47 yards receiving before suffering a high ankle sprain that knocked him out of action for a few weeks.