The Washington Commanders announced Saturday that running back Austin Ekeler was placed on the Reserve/Injured List with a concussion he suffered during

Austin Ekeler is tops among Washington running backs with 701 yards from scrimmage. He also has averaged 31.3 yards on kickoff returns. Last week, during the 34-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, he suffered a concussion during a kick a return.

In the final seconds of the Washington Commanders’ comeback attempt against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12, running back Austin Ekeler was hit hard and concussed. Briefly motionless on the field, Ekeler eventually got to the sidelines.

The Washington Commanders have released one of their most recent first round picks, who's had a disappointing career so far

Out of the building as the Commanders host the Tennessee Titans Sunday at Northwest Stadium is cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, the franchise’s first-round pick in 2023. Additionally, with a move on Austin Ekeler - he is moving to IR - they'll be without key contributors in all three phases.

The Washington Commanders' recent ineptitude on first-round draft picks was on display again Saturday, as the team waived cornerback Emmanuel