The Ringer Fantasy Football Show on Austin Ekeler

PodcastAchane Tears His ACL, J.J. McCarthy Is a Giant, and Week 4 Waiver Wire Must-Add...September 29, 2026

From the episode

Austin Eckler signed with Washington, which I don't know you should add him, but I did want to just mention Eckler is back in the NFL. Coming off the Achilles tear, right?

Mentioned at 29:38 – 29:54

STACKED’s take

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Ekeler signed with Washington after Achilles tear; status unclear for fantasy.

Austin Ekeler has signed with Washington after coming off an Achilles tear; the source mentions his return to the NFL but does not provide a strong recommendation to add him, suggesting cautious evaluation given his injury recovery status.