Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson said that the team is planning to use more of a no-huddle offense this year under new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. The Commanders are going to have a new-look offense this year with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels taking over under center after the team traded Sam Howell to the Seattle Seahawks this offseason. Running back Brian Robinson also has new competition in the backfield in the form of do-it-all back Austin Ekeler. A faster ...

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to undergo a rebuilding phase following the hiring of head coach Jim Harbaugh and the departures of long-time offensive weapons Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen, and Mike Williams. L.A. has been rumored to be a top landing spot for Ohio State wideout Marvin Harrison or LSU wideout Malik Nabers, but Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report suggests they are likely to pick an offensive tackle if they stay at pick No. 5. Notre Dame's Joe Alt is expected to be the first player ...

The 2024 running back free agent class featured some of the best playmakers at the position. Running backs like Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, Derrick Henry, and Austin Ekeler were just some of the few backs on the open market to begin the offseason.As a result, this running back free-agent class was one of the strongest we have seen in recent years. Even players like Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon, who were not free agents, found themselves on new teams by the end of March. All this set ...

After a 2023 season that saw Brian Robinson Jr. dominate backfield touches over Antonio Gibson, the Washington Commanders brought in former fantasy football star Austin Ekeler on a two-year deal.With Gibson walking to New England, Robinson and Ekeler are the clear-cut top running backs on this roster heading into 2024. We still have a long way to go until the season comes around, but this will likely profile as one of the big running back room debates of the draft season.Will Brian Robinson Jr. ...

Unfortunately, Week 1 of the 2024 NFL regular season is still over six months away. However, the game of fantasy football is a year-round event. Therefore, it's never too soon to prepare for your upcoming fantasy football drafts.Last year, the running back position was full of surprises. Kyren Williams was a top-six running back despite no one expecting him to have a meaningful role in 2023. Meanwhile, Austin Ekeler was a massive fantasy bust as a top-tier running back off the board.Let's dive ...

Austin Ekeler has been a fantasy football monster ever since fully taking over the Chargers' backfield in 2019 after the departure of Melvin Gordon. With his receiving ability out of the backfield, Ekeler has three PPR top-5 finishes over the course of his NFL career.Now 28-years-old, Ekeler is entering his eighth season in the league after what was a disappointing 2023 season that saw him finish as the RB26 in PPR leagues. The upcoming season will be his first not in a Chargers' uniform, as he ...

Veteran free-agent running back Austin Ekeler is signing with the Washington Commanders on Monday on a two-year deal worth up to $11.43 million, according to sources. Ekeler is headed to the East coast after seven seasons and 69 total touchdowns with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 28-year-old was extremely productive in his time with the Bolts, but he's coming off one of his worst statistical seasons in 2023 and is now heading to a Commanders backfield where he'll be expected to split the ...

The Washington Commanders and Las Vegas Raiders have made preliminary inquiries on free-agent running back Austin Ekeler, according to a source. CBS Sports' Josina Anderson writes that Ekeler's situation remains fluid at this time, but he could choose his next landing spot relatively quickly after Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard have all agreed with new teams on Monday. The Commanders lost Antonio Gibson and the Raiders lost Jacobs, so they have obvious needs in their backfield...

NFL free agency begins this week with the legal tampering period, which opens on Monday at noon EDT. There are plenty of star free agents available, including a significant number of players with legitimate fantasy football relevance.One such player is Austin Ekeler, who is slated to test the open market after allowing his contract with the Los Angeles Chargers to expire.What value does Austin Ekeler provide? Which NFL teams would be the best fit for Austin Ekeler? Is Austin Ekeler A Free ...

We are now rapidly approaching the process of free agency, which will soon provide pathways for some running backs to seize significant roles in their new landing spots. Josh Jacobs,Saquon Barkley,Derrick Henry,Tony Pollard,Austin Ekeler, and D'Andre Swift are among the collection of backs who could resurface in new environments. The player movement that will eventually transpire will also negatively impact the stock of other backs whose workloads will be diminished within their backfield ...