After a 2023 season that saw Brian Robinson Jr. dominate backfield touches over Antonio Gibson, the Washington Commanders brought in former fantasy football star Austin Ekeler on a two-year deal.

Bleacher Report predicts the Washington Commanders will release All-Pro running back/return specialist Austin Ekeler as ...

Robinson rushed the ball 11 times for 36 yards in Sunday's 55-23 loss to the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. Robinson led the Commanders' backfield in carries, though he saw limited work overall.

If that happens, it'll likely mean reduced workloads for Jeremy McNichols and/or Chris Rodriguez, and it's also possible Ekeler would cut into Brian Robinson's usage.

The Washington Commanders haven't benefitted from Austin Ekeler's presence in the lineup ... He played a secondary role behind Brian Robinson Jr. more often than not, but his pass-catching prowess ...

“I mean, Austin is a dynamic player," Daniels ... Commanders in his first year in the nation's capital. With Ekeler and Brian Robinson Jr. leading the backfield, it takes some pressure off ...

He looked fast, explosive, all the stuff that Austin brings.” With the Commanders' run game being a key focus for coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, having Ekeler back to partner with Brian Robinson ...

Commanders running back Austin Ekeler praised quarterback Jayden Daniels after his terrific performance against the Detroit ...

Commanders running back Austin Ekeler is off the injured reserve list ... passes for 346 yards in 11 games before he went on injured reserve. He’ll rejoin Brian Robinson as options out of the ...

The Commanders could have Austin Ekeler back after the running back ... But in the past three games, running backs Brian Robinson, Chris Rodriguez and Jeremy McNichols have averaged just 2.14 ...

Commanders running back Austin Ekeler is off the injured reserve ... 11 games before he went on injured reserve. He'll rejoin Brian Robinson as options out of the backfield in Washington.