Washington Commanders Running Back Eno Benjamin Out With Injury, Expected To Return Later This Month

Eno Benjamin Injured In Preseason Game

Washington Commanders running back Eno Benjamin suffered an injury in the team's preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, August 13, 2023. Benjamin was injured in the second quarter of the game and was carted off the field. The Commanders announced that Benjamin had suffered a sprained MCL and is expected to miss the rest of the preseason and the first few weeks of the regular season.

Benjamin Expected To Return Later This Month

The Commanders are hopeful that Benjamin will be able to return to practice later this month and be ready for the start of the regular season. Benjamin is a valuable part of the Commanders' offense and his absence will be a blow to the team. Benjamin is expected to play a big role in the Commanders' offense this season and his absence will be a significant loss.

Commanders RB Antonio Gibson Will Start While Benjamin Is Out

With Benjamin out, the Commanders will likely turn to Antonio Gibson to be the starting running back. Gibson is a talented runner who had a breakout season in 2021. Gibson rushed for 1,037 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He also caught 42 passes for 365 yards and three touchdowns.

J.D. McKissic Limited In Preseason

J.D. McKissic is another running back who could see an increased role with Benjamin out. McKissic is a versatile back who can line up in the slot or out of the backfield. McKissic caught 44 passes for 398 yards and two touchdowns last season.

Commanders Have Depth At Running Back

The Commanders have some depth at running back behind Gibson and McKissic. Jaret Patterson and Jonathan Williams are both capable runners who could see an increased role with Benjamin out. Patterson rushed for 538 yards and four touchdowns last season, while Williams rushed for 291 yards and two touchdowns.