The Commanders believe Austin Ekeler tore his Achilles tendon but are awaiting tests: AP Source

The Washington Commanders believe that starting running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in their loss to the Green Bay Packers but are awaiting tests to confirm the severity of the injury, a person with knowledge of the player's status told The Associated Press on Friday. Ekeler, a 30-year-old in his ninth NFL season and second with Washington, fell to the ground on a play in the fourth quarter of Green Bay's 27-18 victory on Thursday night. After staying on the bench on Washington's sideline for a few minutes, Ekeler was driven toward the locker room.