Commanders Activate Ekeler, Place Owens on IR Ahead of Cowboys Clash

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Commanders Activate Ekeler, Place Owens on IR Ahead of Cowboys Clash
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The Washington Commanders announced four roster moves on Saturday, including activating running back Austin Ekeler from injured reserve in time for their Week 18 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Safety Tyler Owens was placed on injured reserve, making room for Ekeler's return. Ekeler missed the last game against Dallas due to a concussion, while Owens has been battling an ankle injury. The Commanders also elevated offensive tackle Bobby Hart and cornerback Bobby Price from the practice squad.

announced four moves on Saturday afternoon, less than 24 hours before they take on the Dallas Cowboys in each team's regular-season finale.

Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images For Ekeler, he's coming back after suffering a concussion at the end of the last time Washington faced the Cowboys. The injury was a scary one and led to Ekeler having to be helped off the field and into the locker room, ultimately ending up in the hospital for further evaluations that a team spokesperson said was 'out of an abundance of caution.'

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