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Commanders enter bye week with questions about who'll step up to replace injured WR Terry McLaurin

The Washington Commanders got bad, but not unexpected, news on Tuesday when Terry McLaurin was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn left patellar tendon

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Heads to injured reserve The Commanders placed Croskey-Merritt (groin) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Croskey-Merritt had already been ruled out for Monday's game against the 49ers, but his move to IR ensures that he'll miss at least an additional three contests beyond that. With Croskey-Merritt sidelined through Week 10, Rachaad White looks on track to serve as the Commanders' top option out of the backfield in the interim, while Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols are on hand in complementary roles.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday night Croskey-Merritt (groin) has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the 49ers, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Croskey-Merritt was unable to practice all week due to a groin injury, and he's not been officially ruled out for Monday night's game. The statuses of Rachaad White (shoulder) and Austin Ekeler (chest) will be known once the Commanders announce their injury designations on Saturday's practice report. Washington is on a bye for Week 7, so Croskey-Merritt will have more time to recover from his injury before the Commanders' Week 8 tilt against the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 1.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted at Saturday's practice Croskey-Merritt (groin) wasn't at Saturday's practice and will not likely be available for Monday night's game against the 49ers, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Croskey-Merritt will end up missing all three Week 6 practices while recovering from a groin injury, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him ruled out by the Commanders once the team submits its injury designations following Saturday's session. Rachaad White (shoulder) and Austin Ekeler (chest) are also both working through injuries, so the Commanders may have to dip into their practice squad and elevate one or both of Craig Reynolds or Devin Neal for Monday night's contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another DNP on Friday Croskey-Merritt (groin) didn't practice Friday.

Impact Croskey-Merritt has yet to practice this week due to a groin injury that also impacted his on-field work last week. He was able to suit up last Sunday versus the Giants, handling a 36 percent snap share and accounting for 82 yards and one touchdown on his 11 carries. Saturday's session likely will be key for Croskey-Merritt's odds to suit up Monday at San Francisco, but if he's inhibited or sidelined for Week 6, Rachaad White (shoulder, LP on Friday) and Austin Ekeler (chest, LP) would be the primary candidates to man the Commanders backfield.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Croskey-Merritt (groin) wasn't present for Friday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Impact After sitting out Thursday's practice due to the groin issue, Croskey-Merritt isn't looking great for Monday's matchup with the 49ers. An absence would put Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler in larger roles, with RB Craig Reynolds also a candidate to take some snaps if he's called up from the practice squad.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP due to groin injury Croskey-Merritt was held out of Thursday's practice due to a groin injury.

Impact Croskey-Merritt logged two limited practices during Week 5 prep due to a groin issue and still suited up this past Sunday against the Giants, turning his 11 carries into 82 yards and one touchdown. As a result, his absence Thursday could be more for maintenance than anything, but his status nonetheless will be watched closely in advance of Monday's game at San Francisco.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted Thursday Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) wasn't present for the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports.

Impact Croskey-Merritt has been listed with a groin injury at various points this season due to a groin injury, but he's still mustered 67 carries and five catches (on seven targets) for 279 yards from scrimmage and two rushing touchdowns. The Commanders are kicking off Week 6 prep Thursday in advance of a Monday game at San Francisco, but the reason for Croskey-Merritt's potential absence isn't yet known.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Early TD helps set season rushing high Croskey-Merritt rushed 11 times for 82 yards and a touchdown but wasn't targeted in Sunday's 27-27 tie against the Giants.

Impact Croskey-Merritt had a 33-yard touchdown run on his first carry just two minutes into the game and ultimately set a new season high in rushing yards despite tying for his fewest touches of the season with just 11. Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler combined for 10 carries and two targets, while Jayden Daniels led Washington's ground game with 103 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns on nine attempts. Given Croskey-Merritt's lack of involvement in the passing game, he may not get many opportunities if the Commanders fall behind as expected when they visit the undefeated 49ers in Week 6.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Daniels returns and scores twice, but overtime gaffe costs Commanders in 27-27 tie vs. Giants

Jayden Daniels took off on an ill-advised scramble in the closing seconds of overtime with the Commanders in field goal range and Washington was unable to stop the clock before tim...

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Jayden Daniels returns for the Commanders and leads an early touchdown drive against the Giants

Jayden Daniels returned to the field, completed a couple of passes and withstood a tackle with no apparent distress

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Jacory Croskey-Merritt can help Commanders protect Jayden Daniels vs. Giants The Commanders need 'Bill' back to his best against a familiar victim.

OCTOBER 10 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Clear for Week 5 Croskey-Merritt (groin) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Croskey-Merritt followed up back-to-back limited sessions to kick off Week 5 prep with a full practice Friday, and his lack of injury tag indicates he's good to play through his groin injury. Meanwhile, Rachaad White (shoulder) also has been cleared to return after sitting out Week 4, so Croskey-Merritt will have a bit more competition for backfield reps. Austin Ekeler also is on hand for any touches that linger.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited Thursday Croskey-Merritt (groin) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Croskey-Merritt maintained his activity level from Wednesday as he tends to a groin injury. Friday's practice report may provide clarity on his status ahead of Sunday's contest against the Giants. Through four games this season, Croskey-Merritt boasts 197 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD on 61 touches.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with groin injury Croskey-Merritt (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice session,Ralph Vacchiano of FoxSports.com

Impact The Commanders have a lengthy injury report Wednesday, including their starting running back. Croskey-Merritt is dealing with a groin injury as the Commanders prepare to host the Giants, but he was at least able to get some work in. Fellow running back Rachaad White (shoulder) also logged a limited session.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Indy Croskey-Merritt carried the ball nine times for a season-low 15 yards and caught two of four targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Colts.

Impact The Commanders' running game struggled to get anything going against an Indy front seven led by DeForest Buckner, especially once Marcus Mariota (knee) was replaced under center by seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis, but Croskey-Merritt was able to salvage his production to some extent with a 35-yard catch and run on a screen pass in the first quarter that helped set up a field goal. His 11 touches led the Washington backfield, while Austin Ekeler saw five in his season debut and rookie Kaytron Allen got three, but that division of labor came with Rachaad White (shoulder) on the shelf. Croskey-Merritt's ability to improve on his numbers could depend on whether Jayden Daniels (elbow) can return at quarterback for Washington in a Week 5 home game against the Giants.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jacory Croskey-Merritt scampers down the sideline for 35-yard reception in first quarter Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt catches a pass out in the flat and outruns the Indianapolis Colts defense for a 35...

OCTOBER 4 • COMMANDERS.COM

Washington Commanders Week 4 fantasy football start/sit: Stefon Diggs, Terry McLaurin, Jacory Croskey-Merritt Jayden Daniels and Rachaad White are out for London, and the Colts defense allows 417.3 yards per game.

OCTOBER 3 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

In line for larger workload in London Croskey-Merritt has served as the Commanders' RB1 this season, but his backfield snap count for Week 4 against the Colts figures to be larger due to the absence of Rachaad White (s...

Impact Croskey-Merritt has logged 47 carries through three regular-season games, though he's turned that into only 142 yards (3.0 YPC) and a touchdown while playing less than 50 percent of the Commanders' offensive snaps in two games. White has mostly operated as the change-of-pace, pass-catching RB for the Commanders this season, so Croskey-Merrit figures to see an expanded role Sunday while the former is sidelined. Rookie Kaytron Allen and recently-signed Austin Ekeler are also in the mix for backfield work in London, England.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football Injury Impact: Rachaad White Ruled Out, Clearing the Way for Jacory Croskey-Merritt Check out how Rachaad White being ruled out for the Commanders affects Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Austin Ekeler in fantasy football in Week...

OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM

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SEPTEMBER 30 • COMMANDERS.COM

Held in check by Seattle Croskey-Merritt carried the ball 19 times for 36 yards and caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Seahawks.

Impact The second-year back couldn't get much going against the defending Super Bowl champs, with his longest run going for just nine yards, but the 20 touches did represent a season high in volume. Croskey-Merritt remains the top early-down option in the Commanders' backfield, and through three games he's gained 142 rushing yards and a TD on 47 carries. He could find more running room in a Week 4 home tilt against the Colts.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders snap Seattle's 12-game winning streak, beat the Seahawks 33-31

Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes, and Kain Medrano returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown to help the Washington Commanders hand Seattle its first loss since...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Seattle heads back to Washington after routing the Commanders in prime time a season ago

If there was one night when it became clear that Washington’s 2025 season was going badly awry, it was when Seattle visited on a Sunday night in early November

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Solid rushing day in loss Croskey-Merritt rushed 12 times for 43 yards and brought in his only target for five yards in the Commanders' 37-20 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday. He also recovered a fumble.

Impact Croskey-Merritt once again functioned as the lead back in the Commanders' ground attack, and he did reasonably well with his opportunities. Washington's offense took a significant hit when Jayden Daniels exited the game with an elbow injury on the final play of the first half, and Croskey-Merritt's opportunities on the ground were also somewhat capped in the second half with the Commanders trying to catch up. Croskey-Merritt should continue helming the run game in a Week 3 home matchup against the defending champion Seahawks next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Commanders enter bye week with questions about who'll step up to replace injured WR Terry McLaurin

Jayden Daniels returns and scores twice, but overtime gaffe costs Commanders in 27-27 tie vs. Giants

Jayden Daniels returns for the Commanders and leads an early touchdown drive against the Giants

Commanders snap Seattle's 12-game winning streak, beat the Seahawks 33-31

Seattle heads back to Washington after routing the Commanders in prime time a season ago