What happened to Austin Ekeler? Commanders RB at risk of concussion

In a troubling turn of events during Monday night's game between the Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals, star running back Austin Ekeler was taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion and was later ruled unfit to play. The Commanders' offense suffered a setback when Ekeler, a key player, left the field.

Cameron Wolfe reported on X that Ekeler is being evaluated for a concussion. This development came after Ekeler suffered a hard hit in the third quarter, raising immediate concerns about his health and availability for upcoming games. The injury occurred during a touchdown drive near the Bengals' end zone, where Bengals players apparently fell on Ekeler.

Ekeler's concussion is a major blow to the Commanders, who led the Bengals 28-13 at the time of his departure. Known for his dual-threat abilities, Ekeler had already made a notable impression in the game, including a 24-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.