Austin Ekeler (Photo via Amazon Prime)
A new slow-motion video shows just how gruesome Austin Ekeler’s injury looked near the end of the Washington Commanders-Green Bay Packers “Thursday Night Football” game at Lambeau Field.

Aside from losing 28-17 to the Packers in a sloppy Thursday night tilt, Dan Quinn’s Commanders suffered two players with severe-looking injuries. Defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. was carted off late in the first half with a leg injury during an extra point attempt.

Late in the fourth quarter, Austin Ekeler also had to be carted off after suffering a non-contact injury. And in this new slo-mo video, the injury looks even worse than what we saw in real time:

Before leaving, Ekeler had 17 rushing yards on eight carries and two catches for seven yards, per ESPN. In his first season with Washington a year ago, Ekeler posted 733 yards of offense and four touchdowns, helping them to a surprise NFC Championship Game appearance.

We’ll pass along more details on Austin Ekeler’s injury when they become available. Hopefully, he avoided the absolute worst-case scenario and will manage to return at some point this season.

The End Of Austin Ekeler?

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 13: Austin Ekeler #30 of the Washington Commanders celebrates a first down against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

While still an effective player in the league, Ekeler has noticeably lost a step or two over the past few seasons, seeing his speed diminish while his workload decreases in Washington.

At 30-years-old, he’s coming off a season where he put up just 367 yards and four touchdowns on the ground in 12 games, but he did manage to add another 366 yards through the air on 36 receptions. He was also named to the All-Pro team as a kick returner.

Achilles tears are not the easiest thing to recover from, especially for running backs in their 30s. Regardless, we’re praying for a strong recovery for the 5’10” superstar who’s set to become a free agent in 2026.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.