The Washington Commanders have little control over what happens next for running back Austin Ekeler, who is in concussion protocol for the second time this season following a terrifying hit while returning a kick against the Dallas Cowboys on November 24.
Ekeler was placed on injured reserve on November 30, which means he will miss at least three more games for the Commanders, who are 8-5 and fighting for the seventh and final playoff berth in the NFC.
For Ekeler, there is also the possibility that he will not play again this season after saying 106.7. According to The Fan’s Grant Paulsen, he has suffered memory loss after both concussions this season and has no recollection of anything prior to the hit against the Cowboys until he was in the ambulance on his way to the hospital.
The Commanders should act immediately to locate a replacement for Ekeler with a similar skill set and sign two-time Super Bowl champion Jerick McKinnon for the season’s final stretch.
On November 30, David Kenyon of Bleacher Report said, “Jerick McKinnon’s attraction is his versatility.” “Most significantly, it focuses on his pass-catching ability as a running back. He is had 269 receptions in eight NFL seasons, including two years with 50 or more catches. McKinnon even scored nine touchdowns for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022. However, he would not have to be relegated to a third-down position. McKinnon was a staple on Kansas City’s special teams in 2023, covering both kickoffs and
The Washington Commanders have little control over what happens next for running back Austin Ekeler, who is in concussion protocol for the second time this season following a terrifying hit while returning a kick against the Dallas Cowboys on November 24.
Ekeler was placed on injured reserve on November 30, which means he will miss at least three more games for the Commanders, who are 8-5 and fighting for the seventh and final playoff berth in the NFC.
For Ekeler, there is also the possibility that he will not play again this season after saying 106.7. According to The Fan’s Grant Paulsen, he has suffered memory loss after both concussions this season and has no recollection of anything prior to the hit against the Cowboys until he was in the ambulance on his way to the hospital.
The Commanders should act immediately to locate a replacement for Ekeler with a similar skill set and sign two-time Super Bowl champion Jerick McKinnon for the season’s final stretch.
On November 30, David Kenyon of Bleacher Report said, “Jerick McKinnon’s attraction is his versatility.” “Most significantly, it focuses on his pass-catching ability as a running back. He is had 269 receptions in eight NFL seasons, including two years with 50 or more catches. McKinnon even scored nine touchdowns for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022. However, he would not have to be relegated to a third-down position. McKinnon was a staple on Kansas City’s special teams in 2023, covering both kickoffs and
