华盛顿科曼德斯队即将迎回老将跑半后卫埃克勒，前提是通过一次体检。埃克勒之前为华盛顿队效力了两个赛季，随后在2025年第2周 ruptured his Achilles。他在球队2024年征战 NFC冠军赛的过程中是一名关键的进攻球员。尽管有伤病史，埃克勒在健康时仍然高效，14场比赛抓到了40次 passes for 404 yards and rushing 91 times for 410 yards and four touchdowns. The Commanders also feature Rachaad White as a third-down back, though he recently injured his shoulder. Washington also relies on Jacory Croskey-Merritt and rookie Kaytron Allen.

Ekeler, an undrafted free agent from 2017, accumulated over 9,000 yards from scrimmage in his nine-year career. His return provides depth as the team navigates early-season injuries.