Commanders to Sign Veteran RB Austin Ekeler
The Commanders are expected to add free agent running back Austin Ekeler to their 53-man roster, pending a physical. This move, reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, marks a reunion for Ekeler.
John Keim Sep 28, 2026, 06:44 AM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50051074/commanders-set-re-add-austin-ekeler-rb-room-sources-say)._
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