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Commanders signing veteran running back Austin Ekeler to active roster

Original: Commanders to sign veteran RB Austin Ekeler to 53-man roster: Source https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7639684/2026/09/28

The Washington Commanders are set to sign veteran running back Austin Ekeler to their 53-man roster, according to a report by The Athletic. The move brings the experienced back onto the active roster, adding depth to the Commanders' backfield. Ekeler, a proven pass-catching and rushing threat, gives Washington a reliable veteran option as the NFL season progresses.

Why now: NFL fans are reacting to Washington adding a high-profile veteran to its active roster midseason

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