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When Ekeler was lost for the season in Week 2, he was not replaced on the roster and the team went through most of the season with just three running backs.

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Ekeler lost for season in Week 2, forcing Commanders to operate with three-back depth.

Lost for the season in Week 2 of 2025; was not replaced on the roster and the Commanders went through most of the season with just three running backs despite historically carrying three or four backs on their initial 53-man roster under GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn.