Austin Ekeler signed a two-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $11.43 million. The longtime Chargers running back played for the Los Angeles Chargers for seven seasons before joining the Commanders.

Commanders activate veteran running back Austin Ekeler, who was out with a concussion, from injured reserve for Week 18

Will Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys? Ekeler suffered a concussion at the end of Washington's Week 12 loss to Dallas on a kickoff return.

Washington Commanders' head coach Dan Quinn has provided an update on Austin Ekeler ahead of the Dallas Cowboys matchup in Week 18.

The Washington Commanders opened Austin Ekeler's practice window Wednesday, and the running back could return for their season finale at Dallas this weekend when they have something to play for even after wrapping up a playoff spot.

Commanders running back Austin Ekeler is off the injured reserve list. The Commanders announced that Ekeler has been activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Ekeler missed the last four games with a concussion.

"Austin adds a lot in both run and pass, but it’s his slashing ability. Where, as he’s setting up somebody, he can really put his foot in the ground and really try to break somebody off," said head coach Dan Quinn. "Sometimes the four-yard run can be a 14-yard run because the first person he slashed and made them miss.”

Five touches in return from IR

Washington’s biggest weakness could play right into the Buccaneers’ strength when the teams meet in the first round Sunday in Tampa.