Washington Commanders' head coach Dan Quinn has provided an update on Austin Ekeler ahead of the Dallas Cowboys matchup in Week 18.
The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.
The Washington Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve Saturday, one day before the regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys. Ekeler has missed the past four games
Will Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys? Ekeler suffered a concussion at the end of Washington's Week 12 loss to Dallas on a kickoff return.
The Washington Commanders opened Austin Ekeler's practice window Wednesday, and the running back could return for their season finale at Dallas this weekend when they have something to play for even after wrapping up a playoff spot.
"Austin adds a lot in both run and pass, but it’s his slashing ability. Where, as he’s setting up somebody, he can really put his foot in the ground and really try to break somebody off," said head coach Dan Quinn. "Sometimes the four-yard run can be a 14-yard run because the first person he slashed and made them miss.”
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn mentioned earlier on Friday that the team will make a decision as to whether or not to activate Austin Ekeler off of injured reserve, but it appears the running back could be good to go.
Running back Austin Ekeler faces a matchup against the 29th-ranked rushing defense in the NFL (138.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, when his Washington Commanders meet the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
In a role reversal season, the losing Dallas Cowboys cut Ezekiel Elliott while the playoff-bound Commanders are set to welcome back Austin Ekeler.
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler will be activated off injured reserve and play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Ekeler was placed on IR Nov.
Washington Commanders' head coach Dan Quinn has provided an update on Austin Ekeler ahead of the Dallas Cowboys matchup in Week 18.