{"id":596316,"date":"2026-09-30T13:29:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T17:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/?p=596316"},"modified":"2026-09-30T13:29:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T17:29:26","slug":"austin-ekeler-re-signed-commanders-roster-moves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2026\/09\/30\/austin-ekeler-re-signed-commanders-roster-moves\/","title":{"rendered":"Austin Ekeler Re-Signed as Commanders Make Multiple Roster Moves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Washington Commanders made several key roster moves on September 29, 2026, highlighted by the return of a familiar face in the backfield. Austin Ekeler re-signed<\/strong> to the active roster, giving the team added experience and versatility at running back ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Ekeler Returns to the Active Roster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Commanders officially announced on Tuesday that Ekeler had re-signed and joined the 53-man roster. The veteran running back spent the previous two seasons with Washington before suffering a torn Achilles in Week 2<\/a> of the 2025 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ekeler, fully recovered, provides depth behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, and rookie Kaytron Allen. Head coach Dan Quinn was enthusiastic about the reunion. He noted Ekeler\u2019s value as a teammate and his ability to contribute in the new offensive system. Quinn confirmed that Ekeler would travel with the team to London, with his exact role to be determined after practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“It was definitely good to have him back in today. We\u2019ll get him into practice and see where it gets into on Thursday and Friday as we get towards the end of the week.” – Dan Quinn<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In his prior time with the Commanders (primarily 2024), Ekeler contributed 733 yards from scrimmage. He had four touchdowns across 12 games (six starts). His dual-threat skill set as a runner and receiver, has long been a strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The move was not a direct response to Rachaad White\u2019s shoulder injury from the Week 3 win over the Seattle Seahawks<\/a>; discussions and the decision to bring Ekeler back predated the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leo Chenal Placed on Injured Reserve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To open a roster spot for Ekeler, the Commanders placed linebacker Leo Chenal on injured reserve. Chenal suffered a neck injury (fracture) during the second quarter of the 33-31 victory over the Seahawks on September 27. He underwent season-ending neck surgery on Monday, which Quinn said went well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chenal, who signed a three-year deal with Washington in free agency earlier in 2026 after winning Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs, had recorded 18 tackles in three games before the injury. He is expected to make a full recovery but will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice Squad Adjustments: Charles Snowden In, Marvin Jones Jr. Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Commanders also made some refinements to the practice squad:<\/p>\n\n\n\n