Austin Ekeler was forced from Thursday night’s game against the Green Packers after suffering a non-contact injury that has been ruled an Achilles’ tendon injury. The Packers led 27-10 with under four minutes in the game when Ekeler went down. He was helped to the sideline and then carted off to the locker room.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/trailblazers as Blazers' Damian Lillard Already Getting Shots Up Amid Achilles Recovery. The Portland Trail Blazers are very excited to have Damian Lillard back with the team. After two years away in Milwaukee, Lillard is now back on a three-year deal.

Patients who sustained Achilles tendon ruptures while playing pickleball benefit from surgical fixation, according to data presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.

A person with knowledge of the player’s status tells The Associated Press that the Washington Commanders believe starting running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in their loss

Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. This completely altered the destiny of the franchise since. After their superstar went down, the Celtics were beaten in seven games, and followed with major moves during the offseason.

Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga will miss the rest of the season after suffering an injury to his left Achilles tendon in the first quarter Saturday at Iowa State.

The Portland Trail Blazers won't have the services of Damian Lillard this season as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon. He will return for the 2026-27 season, hoping to lead the Blazers to the playoffs.

MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso actor Mikael Daez is now recovering after a successful surgery for his ruptured Achilles tendon. On Instagram, Mikael shared a video of his injury, which he likened to that of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. "First major injury, first surgery," Mikael captioned the post.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton underwent surgery on June 23 to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Haliburton immediately gave his fans an update on Instagram after the procedure.

Rehabilitating an Achilles tendon injury is a daunting challenge faced by many athletes and individuals who experience this type of injury. The Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, plays a crucial role in our mobility.

Ahead of the 2025 Emmy Awards, 'Paradise' star and nominee Sterling K. Brown shared alarming health news of tearing his Achilles tendon and needing surgery.