Panthers to evaluate free agent running back Austin Ekeler
The short version
- Austin Ekeler is working out for the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2.
- Jonathon Brooks is out multiple weeks with a core injury, making Chuba Hubbard the lead back.
- Ekeler, 31, tore his Achilles early in the 2025 season while playing for Washington.
Carolina is set to work out the veteran running back as it deals with an injury in its backfield.
Free-agent running back Austin Ekeler is scheduled to work out for the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, according to KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson.
The Panthers have a need in the backfield after Jonathon Brooks was ruled out for multiple weeks with a core injury, leaving Chuba Hubbard as the top rushing option.
Ekeler, 31, has not appeared in a game since tearing his Achilles early in the 2025 season while with the Washington Commanders. He entered the league as an accomplished receiving back.
