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Jacory Croskey-Merritt reveals why Commanders' offense feels different already It's a brave new world.

JUNE 21 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 06/17 Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

JUNE 18 • COMMANDERS.COM

Back at practice Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) participated in Tuesday's minicamp practice, John Keim of ESPN reports.

Impact Croskey-Merritt missed time during the Commanders' voluntary OTAs due to an unspecified soft-tissue injury. However, the running back was back on the field Tuesday and looking healthy in the process, per Zach Selby of the team's official site. Now that he's back in the mix, Croskey-Merritt -- who logged a team-high 805 rushing yards on 175 carries and nine catches for 68 yards in 17 regular-season games in 2025 -- will look to solidify his key role in a crowded Washington backfield that also includes, Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen, Jerome Ford and Jeremy McNichols

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with soft-tissue injury Croskey-Merritt has been absent from spring practices due to a soft-tissue injury, NFL reporter Ben Standig reports.

Impact Commanders RBs coach Anthony Lynn didn't sound too concerned, noting that mental preparation is more important than on-field work during the offseason program. Free-agent signing Rachaad White presumably has taken a lot of the first-team snaps, with Jerome Ford, Jeremy McNichols and sixth-round pick Kaytron Allen also competing for playing time. Croskey-Merritt played all 17 games during his rookie season, getting 175 carries (4.6 YPC, eight TDs) but just 13 targets. Head coach Dan Quinn suggested the Commanders have high expectations for Croskey-Merritt in 2026, pointing to the passing game and kick returns as potential areas for improvement, per Zach Selby of Commanders.com.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

May be dealing with injury Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) is dressed for practice Wednesday but is not participating in team drills, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.

Impact Croskey-Merritt may simply be dealing with a minor injury, leading the Commanders to take a cautious approach to his activity level at voluntary OTAs. His next opportunity to take part in team drills will arrive during mandatory minicamp June 16-18, and then during training camp in July. The 2025 seventh-round pick suited up for all 17 regular-season games as a rookie, totaling 175 carries for 805 yards and eight touchdowns (4.6 YPC). He also had nine catches for 68 yards on 13 targets. Rachaad White inked with Washington on a one-year deal in free agency and will provide Croskey-Merritt with competition for touches, especially in the receiving game. The Commanders also inked Jerome Ford (shoulder) and re-signed Jeremy McNichols, both to one-year deals, and selected rookie sixth-rounder Kaytron Allen in April's draft.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Offseason Check-In: Dan Quinn Didn't Want Commanders to Fall for Easy Narrative

In an interview with our Eric D. Williams, Dan Quinn shared why the Commanders made sweeping changes this offseason as they seek to make Jay...

MAY 6 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Offseason Check-In: Dan Quinn Didn't Want Commanders to Fall for Easy Narrative

How RB Kaytron Allen fits into Commanders' plans with Rachaad White, Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Sporting News This is a fun pick for Washington.

APRIL 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Running back Rachaad White leaves the Buccaneers to sign with the Commanders

Running back Rachaad White signed with the Washington Commanders after becoming the latest offensive player to leave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Commanders insider says what all fans were thinking about Jacory Croskey-Merritt This was a surprising oversight.

JANUARY 23 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Jayden Daniels' injuries and the Washington Commanders' poor play led to a big step back

This season was essentially a write-off for the Washington Commanders and star quarterback Jayden Daniels

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Can't get going in Wee 18 Croskey-Merritt recorded 13 rushes for 29 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Eagles.

Impact Croskey-Merritt saw eight of his 13 carries on the Commanders' opening possession, though he was likely phased out of the offense from there after picking up only five total yards. This performance was indicative of an up-and-down rookie season for Croskey-Merritt, as he reached at least 95 rushing yards in two of his final six games but failed to reach 35 yards on the ground in the other four. The Commanders are a candidate to add a running back either in free agency or the draft this offseason, but Croskey-Merritt is likely to have a role in 2026.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Thursday Croskey-Merritt (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Croskey-Merritt missed practice Wednesday due to an illness, but he appears to have already returned to full health. He and Chris Rodriguez look positioned to split backfield reps again during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Eagles. With Rodriguez sidelined by illness himself in Week 17, Croskey-Merritt managed to rush for 105 yards and two touchdown on just 11 carries, momentum that could result in him seeing a larger share of the backfield workload versus Philadelphia.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

DNP due to illness Croskey-Merritt didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness.

Impact Croskey-Merritt paced the Commanders backfield in place of an ill Chris Rodriguez last Thursday versus the Cowboys, taking 11 carries for 105 yards and two touchdowns. Their fates have switched this week, though, as Rodriguez isn't listed on the injury report at all. As such, Rodriguez seems poised to take back a majority share of Washington's RB reps this Sunday in Philadelphia, even if Croskey-Merritt is well enough to play.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacory Croskey-Merritt just made a case the Commanders can't ignore It was a long-overdue breakout.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Croskey-Merritt's 105-yard rushing performance gives Commanders hope for future

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DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Jacory Croskey-Merritt's best runs from 2-TD game vs. Cowboys Week 17 Highlights from Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt where he had 11 rushes for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns against the...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Breaks out on Christmas Day Croskey-Merritt carried the ball 11 times for 105 yards and two touchdowns in the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Christmas Day.

Impact The rookie running back kept Washington in the game, scoring from 10 yards out in the second quarter before breaking free for a 72-yard TD in the third. It was the second time this season Croskey-Merritt topped 100 rushing yards with multiple touchdowns in a game, and over the last three contests he's churned out 226 yards and four TDs. Chris Rodriguez (illness) will likely be back in action in Week 18 against the Eagles, but Croskey-Merritt has done more than enough of late to retain a significant role in the offense for the Commanders' season finale.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacory Croskey-Merritt's seventh TD of 2025 trims Cowboys' lead to 21-9 on Christmas Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushes for 10 yards and a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day du...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Faces opportunity with Rodriguez out Croskey-Merritt looks set to operate as Washington's lead backfield option in Week 17 with Chris Rodriguez (illness) ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Cowboys.

Impact Croskey-Merritt will have a chance to operate in an expanded role in a favorable divisional matchup on Christmas Day, as he and Rodriguez have split backfield opportunities for Washington down the stretch of the regular season. With Rodriguez inactive due to an illness after having been added to the team's injury report Thursday morning, Croskey-Merritt could now handle a workload similar to what he saw Week 15 versus the Giants. Rodriguez couldn't face New York due to a groin injury, paving the way for Croskey-Merritt to log a career-high 18 carries for 96 yards and one score. Jeremy McNichols and Chase Edmonds are available as change-of-pace options behind Croskey-Merritt.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacory Croskey-Merritt start or sit advice if Chris Rodriguez is ruled out in Week 17 | Sporting News Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez was a late addition to the injury report ahead of the Week 17 game against the Dallas Cow...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cowboys, Commanders out of playoffs ahead of their matchup

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DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Keeps backfield split Croskey-Merritt rushed the ball eight times for 25 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Croskey-Merritt saw all eight of his carries in the first half to lead the team, though he curiously disappeared in the final two quarters in favor of Chris Rodriguez. Croskey-Merritt wasn't particularly efficient with his opportunity overall, but he did record long gains of 13 and seven yards while also punching in a touchdown from one yard away. It's unclear why Croskey-Merritt was phased out of the offense, but he appears to still have a role, even after Rodriguez returned from a one-game absence.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt playing today? Why Commanders RB is off to slow start in Week 16 | Sporting News Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is off to a quiet start in the Week 16 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here'...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy start or sit Week 16: Chris Rodriguez, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Dallas Goedert | Sporting News Some fantasy football start or sit advice for Washington Commanders running backs Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez and Philadelphi...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Commanders' Dan Quinn reveals plans for Chris Rodriguez vs. Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Week 16 | Sporting News This could be a tricky one.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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NFL Offseason Check-In: Dan Quinn Didn't Want Commanders to Fall for Easy Narrative

Running back Rachaad White leaves the Buccaneers to sign with the Commanders

Jayden Daniels' injuries and the Washington Commanders' poor play led to a big step back

Croskey-Merritt's 105-yard rushing performance gives Commanders hope for future

Cowboys, Commanders out of playoffs ahead of their matchup