NFL · Storyline · team change · 2026
Austin Ekeler signs with the Washington Commanders
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Austin Ekeler signed with the Washington Commanders (signing) — official Sep 29, 2026.
official · official_transactions:537061 · effective Sep 29, 2026 · 2 independent source chains
As of Sep 29, 2026
What we know
team membership — Washington Commanders (via signing)
official · official_transactions:537061 · effective Sep 29, 2026
Timeline
- Sep 23, 2026reported✓ confirmed Sep 30, 2026Panthers to work out veteran RB Austin Ekeler amid Brooks injury→ our coverage
- Sep 23, 2026reported✓ confirmed Sep 23, 2026Reports: Austin Ekeler to work out for Panthers→ our coverage
- Sep 29, 2026officialSigned RB Austin Ekeler to the active roster. Placed LB Leo Chenal on injured reserve and LB Marvin Jones on the practice squad/injured list. Signed OLB Charles Snowden to the practice squad.NFL official transactions
- Sep 29, 2026officialSigned RB Austin Ekeler to the active roster. Placed LB Leo Chenal on injured reserve and LB Marvin Jones on the practice squad/injured list.NFL official transactions
- Sep 29, 2026settledteam_membership recorded: Washington Commanders (signing)official_transactions:537061
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