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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. He has been ruled out for the team’s Week 4 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, per Quinn.
Rather than traveling with the rest of the team to Arizona, Ekeler returned to the team’s home base in Ashburn, Virginia. 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.
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 yards on the season before he suffered the brain injury. In his absence, Jeremy McNichols picked…
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Author : Jared Dubin
Publish date : 2024-09-25 21:10:28
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