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The Washington Commanders got a thrilling win against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night, but they lost a key offensive contributor in the process. Running back Austin Ekeler left the game in the second half, and according to head coach Dan Quinn, Ekeler suffered both a concussion and a lacerated ear.
Rather than traveling with the rest of the team to Arizona for their Week 4 game against the Cardinals, Ekeler returned to the team’s home base in Ashburn, Virginia, per Quinn. Ekeler will have to pass through the concussion protocol and be cleared by an independent neurologist before he can return to practices or a game. On the short week, and given that he has flown back to the East Coast, it seems unlikely he will be available against the Cardinals.
Ekeler has been splitting time in the backfield this season with Brian Robinson Jr. He had 13 carries for 83 yards and a touchdown and 9 catches for 121…
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Author : Jared Dubin
Publish date : 2024-09-24 23:02:30
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