The Washington Commanders put running back Austin Ekeler on injured reserve because of a concussion and also released cornerback Emmanuel Forbes.

The Washington Commanders placed running back Austin Ekeler on injured reserve Saturday. The move means that Ekeler will miss at least the next four games, making him eligible to return for the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys.

Ekeler has carried the ball 74 times for 355 yards and four touchdowns so far this season while also catching 33 passes for 346 yards. Losing Ekeler is a massive loss for the Comm