Commanders resign RB Austin Ekeler

Sep 28, 2026

The Commanders are expected to sign FA RB Austin Ekeler to their 53-man roster pending physical, sources tell me and Mike Garafolo.

Related players: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen

Fantasy Impact:

Ekeler is healed from an Achilles tear and worked out for the Panthers last week, the post added. As Pro Football Talk added, the move to bring Ekeler back comes after White suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday’s win over the Seahawks. Croskey-Merritt and Allen are the team's other backs. Croskey-Merritt had 19 carries for just 36 yards in a tough matchup against the Seahawks, while Allen wasn't active, so the Commanders are looking for some kind of spark in the running game. Ekeler will likely need some time to get up to speed but coming back to the Commanders should make that a quick transition. It never hurts to pick up a running back off the wire in your fantasy league who doesn't seem to have a difficult path to fantasy relevance, and from the outside that seems to be the case with Ekeler. He is 31 coming off an Achilles tear, however, and most likely will be used more in the passing game once he gets ramped up.

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Baker Mayfield suffers dislocated thumb vs Vikings

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EDT

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles announced that QB Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb during Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Fantasy Impact:

Mayfield left the game in the fourth quarter. He will undergo an MRI Monday but he is expected to miss some time as a result. He threw for 217 yards, one touchdown and one interception before exiting. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels would be in line to start while Mayfield is out. 0-3 Tampa hosts 1-2 Green Bay next week.

Mike Evans leaves game with rib injury

Nick Wagoner

yesterday · 6:00 PM EDT

49ers WR Mike Evans will not return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a rib injury.

Fantasy Impact:

Evans was carted off in the second quarter. He caught three passes for 34 yards and a touchdown and was part of the hook-and-ladder that was scored by Deebo Samuel. It's the latest in a string of injuries for the 49ers.

Jeff Hafley doesn’t sound optimistic on De’Von Achane knee injury

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:49 PM EDT

Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters Sunday there is a fear of a major knee injury for RB De’Von Achane.

Fantasy Impact:

“To be honest with you, it does not sound optimistic,” Hafley said. That’s a brutal blow to a Dolphins offense that is already struggling. Ollie Gordon took the lead (Jaylen Wright was inactive), rushing 17 times for 41 yards and a touchdown. He left for a brief period with cramps. Gordon is likely going to be a top, if not the top waiver wire claim this week.