DALLAS — The Washington Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.
Ekeler will play in Sunday’s regular-season finale when the Commanders (11-5) play at the Dallas Cowboys (7-9). Washington clinched a playoff spot last week but can earn the No. 6 seed with a win or a Green Bay Packers loss to the Chicago Bears .
Ekeler missed the previous four games after suffering a concussion in a Week 12 loss to the Cowboys when returning a kickoff. It was his second concussion of the season, having endured one in a Week 3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals that caused him to miss one game…