CHRIS RODRIGUEZ JR. NEWS

Why Chris Rodriguez is playing more than Jacory Croskey-Merritt at Commanders RB | Sporting News Washington has made its preference clear.

NOVEMBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

RBs Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Chris Rodriguez, Jeremy McNichols Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

NOVEMBER 16 • COMMANDERS.COM

Opens Week 11 with full practice Rodriguez (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Rodriguez was forced out of Washington's loss to the Lions in Week 10 early due to a shoulder injury, but he already appears back to full health as the Commanders prepare to face off against the Dolphins in Madrid on Sunday. Prior to departing versus Detroit, Rodriguez rushed six times for 16 yards and one touchdown. Barring any setbacks, expect Rodriguez to again split backfield opportunities with Jacory Croskey-Merritt versus Miami.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Rodriguez or Jacory Croskey-Merritt? Week 11 Start or sit advice after Commanders RB update | Sporting News NFL Network provided an update on the Washington Commanders' running back situation for Week 11 and it is good news for Chris Rodriguez and...

NOVEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Goff, Gibbs and Campbell lead the Lions to a 44-22 win over the Commanders in front of Trump

Jared Goff threw three TD passes and Jahmyr Gibbs found the end zone three times to help the Detroit Lions earn a bounce-back 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders in front of P...

NOVEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Injures shoulder Sunday Rodriguez hurt his shoulder during Sunday's game versus the Lions.

Impact Rodriguez jogged to the locker room in the second half and eventually was termed questionable to return. If he stays off the field, he'll end Week 10 action with six carries for 16 yards and one touchdown and no targets. Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols are the healthy and available running backs on the Commanders' active roster.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Rodriguez Jr. walks in 1-yard run for easy TD Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. walks into the end zone untouched for a 1-yard touchdown to trim the Detroit Lions le...

NOVEMBER 9 • COMMANDERS.COM

Commanders make a major Chris Rodriguez decision that could hurt Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Sporting News The RB situation here is tricky.

NOVEMBER 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chris Rodriguez sneaks in for a 4-yard touchdown vs. Seahawks Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez rushes for a 4-yard touchdown.

NOVEMBER 3 • COMMANDERS.COM

Leading rusher on SNF Rodriguez recorded 12 rushes for 65 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Rodriguez's final line was aided by garbage time, as he found the end zone and picked up 38 yards in the final eight minutes of game time. However, his role in the Washington offense is still noteworthy, as he was only out-touched 13-12 by Jacory Croskey Merritt, a split that was only mildly skewed by opportunity late in the game. While Rodriguez isn't likely to take over lead-back duties in Week 10 against the Lions, it appears he may be in line for an increased role.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold leads Seahawks to easy 38-14 win over Commanders, who lose Jayden Daniels to arm injury

Sam Darnold threw four touchdown passes before his first incompletion, and the Seattle Seahawks played a near-perfect first half offensively on their way to a 38-14 rout of the Was...

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Inside the locker room | RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

OCTOBER 31 • COMMANDERS.COM

Just two snaps in Week 8 Rodriguez carried once for two yards while playing two of the Commanders' 53 snaps on offense in Monday's 28-7 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Rodriguez has now played single-digit snaps in three straight games, all of which were Commanders losses. As an early-down specialist, Rodriguez will likely have a role in grinding out the clock when the Commanders are sitting on a lead, but he's been almost entirely phased out of the game plan while Washington has been in tight games or has faced large deficits over the past three weeks.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Rodriguez rushed three times for 12 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact The 25-year-old from Kentucky played a depth role in the Commanders' backfield again in the Week 7 loss, playing behind rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt (13 carries for 33 yards) and Jeremy McNichols (two carries for 22 yards). However, Rodriguez was the only running back to find the endzone, receiving a goal-line carry in the third quarter. He's now rushed 26 times for 117 yards and one touchdown through five appearances this season. Expect Rodriguez to play a reserve role in Washington's backfield again in Week 8, when the team travels to Kansas City.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Rodriguez rushed three times for 12 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact The 25-year-old from Kentucky played a depth role in the Commanders' backfield again in the Week 7 loss, playing behind rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt (13 carries for 33 yards) and Jeremy McNichols (two carries for 22 yards). However, Rodriguez was the only running back to find the endzone, receiving a goal-line carry in the third quarter. He's now rushed 26 times for 117 yards and one touchdown through five appearances this season. Expect Rodriguez to play a reserve role in Washington's backfield again in Week 8, when the team travels to Kansas City.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Clear for Week 7 Rodriguez (calf) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Dallas, Commanders writer Ben Standig reports.

Impact Rodriguez practiced for the first time since Week 5 prep as he tended to a calf injury the last two weeks. Friday's uncapped session likely indicates that he's close to 100 percent, but it's unclear if he'll be able to carve out much of a role behind starter Jacory Croskey-Merritt and complementary option Jeremy McNichols in the Commanders backfield this weekend. Rodriguez logged just one offensive snap during Monday's loss to the Bears, failing to see a touch for the first time in his four appearances this season.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted at practice Friday Rodriguez (calf) is participating in practice Friday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rodriguez had been a non-participant in Washington's previous five practices, so this is a step in the right direction, though it remains to be seen if he'll be listed as a full participant or limited participant Friday. He was active for Monday's loss to the Bears but logged only one snap, opening up more opportunities for Jeremy McNichols alongside Jacory Croskey-Merritt.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Another missed practice Rodriguez (calf) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Rodriguez hasn't logged any on-field work for five consecutive potential practices due to a lingering calf injury, but he still suited up this past Monday against the Bears and managed one offensive snap and three on special teams. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt leading the way and Jeremy McNichols filling in behind him, Rodriguez isn't a big part of the Commanders backfield at the moment, and it remains to be seen if he'll take on more work once he's back to full health.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at walkthrough Rodriguez (calf) missed Wednesday's jog-through.

Impact Rodriguez has been listed as a DNP on four straight injury reports due to a calf injury, but he logged one snap on offense and three on special teams during Monday's loss to the Bears. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (66 percent snap share) and Jeremy McNichols (32 percent) ultimately handled the rest of the backfield reps and likely will continue to do so moving forward, even when Rodriguez's health is back to normal.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one snap in MNF loss Rodriguez didn't touch the ball on one offensive snap in Monday night's loss to the Bears.

Impact Rodriguez had played between 15 and 22 offensive snaps in each of the previous three games since Austin Ekeler's season-ending torn Achilles suffered in Week 2. Against Chicago, however, the Commanders simplified their backfield with Jacory Croskey-Merritt handling early-down duties and Jeremy McNichols as the clear pass-catching back. Rodriguez carries extremely minimal fantasy value at the moment.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Monday Rodriguez (calf) is active for Monday's game against the Bears.

Impact Despite not practicing in any capacity due to a calf injury in advance of this contest, Rodriguez will be available to the Commanders offense, but in what role remains to be seen. Washington didn't elevate a running back from the practice squad Monday, instead opting to bring up two wide receivers to support a banged-up group, so Rodriguez seemingly has a good chance to mix into the backfield behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt along with Jeremy McNichols. In three prior outings with that trio available, Rodriguez racked up 23 carries for 105 yards and no touchdowns.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Monday Rodriguez (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus the Bears.

Impact Rodriguez officially was listed as a DNP on all three of the Commanders' Week 6 practice reports due to a calf injury, but the team still is giving him a chance to suit up Monday. Even if he's available, though, he'll be a complementary option at best along with Jeremy McNichols behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Such a role has amounted to 23 carries for 105 yards and no touchdowns and zero targets in three contests this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP on Friday Rodriguez (calf) is listed as a non-participant on Friday's practice estimate.

Impact Rodriguez didn't practice Thursday and apparently wouldn't have partaken Friday if the Commanders had held a practice. A return Saturday could still give him a shot to play Monday against the Bears, though all signs point to Jacory Croskey-Merritt leading Washington's backfield this week.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

DNP due to calf Thursday Rodriguez (calf) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Rodriguez still has two chances to raise his practice participation level before Washington reveals its Week 6 injury report for Monday's game against the Bears. If Rodriguez doesn't play against Chicago, that could open up more opportunities for Jeremy McNichols to work in a change-of-pace role behind lead back Jacory Croskey-Merritt.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

'He Will Have a Very High Ceiling': Commanders Faith In Croskey-Merritt Paying Off

Jacory Croskey-Merritt became a household name with his performance in the Commanders' Week 5 win over the Chargers. However, some people in...

OCTOBER 9 • FOX SPORTS