# @nbcwashington on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-09-28T18:50:14.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) — https://gondola.cc/nbcwashington

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The Washington Commanders are bringing back a familiar face.⁠
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To bolster their running back depth, the Commanders reportedly will sign veteran Austin Ekeler to their 53-man roster.⁠
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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo first reported the news Monday morning.⁠
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Ekeler, 31, spent the last two seasons in Washington but ruptured his Achilles in Week 2 last September. He had four touchdowns in 12 games the year before, helping lead the Commanders to the NFC Championship Game.⁠
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Washington has primarily utilized Rachaad White and Jacory Croskey-Merritt out of the backfield this season, with those two combining for 69 carries and 242 rushing yards through three weeks. Rookie sixth-round pick Kaytron Allen has 40 yards on nine carries so far.⁠
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