Jeremy McNichols - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Opening season on IR The Commanders placed McNichols (quadriceps) on injured reserve with a designation to return Sunday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Impact As a result of the transaction, McNichols won't be eligible to make his 2026 debut until at least Week 5 while he recovers from the quad injury, which he sustained earlier this month. Once reinstated, McNichols could have a role on special teams for the Commanders, but he'll likely be in line for limited snaps on offense if all of Jacory Croskey-Merritt (lower body), Rachaad White (hamstring) and Kaytron Allen are healthy and available out of the backfield.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders Designate Trey Amos, Jeremy McNichols to Return From Injured Reserve As the Washington Commanders finalized their initial 53-man roster, they placed cornerback Trey Amos and running back Jeremy McNichols on th...

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

Not playing Saturday McNichols (quadriceps) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against Detroit.

Impact McNichols is nursing a quad injury that he sustained during training camp practice last week, which will sideline him for each of the Commanders' first two preseason games. With McNichols, Rachaad White (hamstring) and Jacory Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) sidelined, the Commanders backfield will be led by rookie sixth-rounder Kaytron Allen, with Robert Henry and Craig Reynolds also in the mix for reps.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders to play starters in preseason game vs. Detroit, unsure about Jayden Daniels

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn revealed that “a good amount of starters” will play during Saturday’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Commanders rookie Sonny Styles is eager for his next opportunity after a short preseason debut

Sonny Styles played just one drive during his NFL preseason debut, but it was more than enough for the Washington Commanders rookie linebacker to self-critique his performance

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Commanders turn to forgotten former player after Jeremy McNichols injury It's an unlikely reunion.

AUGUST 17 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota has a sprained MCL in his right knee

Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee, coach Dan Quinn confirmed

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Nursing quad issue McNichols (quadriceps) did not participate at the Commanders' training camp practice Wednesday, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.

Impact Per Standig, McNichols is day-to-day, so it seems like the injury isn't anything severe. While the veteran is still sidelined, Jerome Ford and rookie undrafted free agent Robert Henry could get more looks out of Washington's backfield.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Free Agency Friday x Next Man Up | Post-Signing 1-on-1: RB Jeremy McNichols Commanders RB, Jeremy McNichols, pulled up to a special Free Agency Friday's version of Next Man Up with host Bryan Colbert Jr. McNichols ce...

APRIL 10 • COMMANDERS.COM

Re-ups on one-year deal The Commanders re-signed McNichols to a one-year deal on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact McNichols played a key role on special teams while also handling a change-of-pace role for Washington last season, rushing 44 times for 221 yards and a score in addition to securing 25 of 31 targets for 196 yards across 17 regular-season appearances. He projects more realistically for a pure depth role in 2026, however, after the Commanders brought in a pair of capable pass catches in the form of Rachaad White and Jereme Ford (shoulder) to contribute alongside returning ballcarrier Jacory Croskey-Merritt.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Career year in 2025 McNichols rushed 44 times for 221 yards and a touchdown while catching 25 of 31 targets for 196 yards across 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact With Austin Ekeler (Achilles) sustaining a season-ending injury early into the Commanders' 2025 campaign, McNichols was thrust into the role of the team's primary pass-catching running back. The Boise State product performed well, recording a career-high 417 total yards while averaging 6.0 yards per touch. Set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, McNichols could draw interest from teams seeking a third-down back ahead of the 2026 season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three grabs in Week 17 loss McNichols carried the ball once for minus-two yards and secured all three of his targets for 12 yards during Thursday's 30-23 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact McNichols saw little involvement on offense even with Chris Rodriguez (illness) a late scratch for Thursday's divisional contest. Instead, Jacory Croskey-Merritt dominated backfield opportunities, rushing 11 times for 105 yards and two touchdowns. If Rodriguez is able to retake the field Week 18 against Philadelphia, expect McNichols to revert to his usual No. 3 role.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Logs three touches in Week 16 loss McNichols finished Saturday's loss to Philadelphia with one carry for three yards and two catches (on three targets) for nine yards.

Impact McNichols posted a season-high 10 touches versus the Giants in Week 15, but that increased workload was largely due to the absence of No. 1 RB Chris Rodriguez. With both Rodriguez and No. 2 tailback Jacory Croskey-Merritt in action Saturday, McNichols went back to his usual minor role, though he did get more offensive snaps (15) than Croskey-Merritt (11). As long as at least one of the two running backs ahead of him on the depth chart is healthy, McNichols figures to be mostly a non-factor in fantasy.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy McNichols bounces successful 2-Pt attempt to outside Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols bounces successful 2-Pt attempt to outside.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

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DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Abdul Carter punches it out to force turnover | Giants vs. Commanders Highlights Outside linebacker Abdul Carter tackles Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols behind the line of scrimmage and forces a fumble, which Car...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Sees double-digit touches in win McNichols carried the ball nine times for just six yards and caught his only target for 16 yards in Sunday's 29-21 win over the Giants.

Impact With Chris Rodriguez (groin) unavailable, rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the Commanders' backfield with 18 carries for 96 yards and a TD, but McNichols also saw double-digit touches for the first time all season, although he did little with the volume. It's not yet clear if Rodriguez will be able to return in Week 16 against the Eagles, but McNichols will be little more than a dart throw either way for fantasy purposes. He's topped 50 scrimmage yards in a game just twice this year, and hasn't gotten into the end zone since Week 3.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

More work available with Rodriguez out McNichols is in line for more work Sunday at the Giants with Chris Rodriguez (groin) inactive for the contest.

Impact Rodriguez logged a pair of limited practices during Week 15 prep due to a groin issue, and after being listed as questionable ahead of the weekend, he'll get at least one week off to focus on his rehab. His 55 touches from the past five outings thus are available, but Jacory Croskey-Merritt seems likeliest to benefit on early downs, while McNichols serves in a change-of-pace role. McNichols is averaging 3.8 touches for 27.8 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring one rushing TD in 13 appearances on the campaign.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Used sparsley on offense McNichols caught his lone target for two yards and did not record a carry during the Commanders' 31-0 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Sunday marked the first time since Week 2 against the Packers that McNichols failed to record a carry, and his two-yard catch from Jayden Daniels (elbow) was his lone contribution on offense. McNichols' 18 offensive snaps were behind Chris Rodriguez (22) and ahead of Jacory Croskey-Merritt (10), but none of Washington's three running backs saw the field more than 42 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Through 13 regular-season games, McNichols has turned 32 carries into 211 yards (6.6 YPC) and a touchdown and has caught 18 passes (on 23 targets) for 151 yards.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Fortunate flags: How the Broncos extended their win streak to 9 with a little help from officials

The Denver Broncos' 27-26 victory in overtime at Washington extended their winning streak to nine games

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Eight touches vs. Denver McNichols rushed six times for 30 yards and caught both of his targets for no yards in Sunday night's 27-26 overtime loss to the Broncos.

Impact The 29-year-old's eight touches were the most he's received in a single game this season, playing behind Chris Rodriguez (11 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown) but ahead of Jacory Croskey-Merritt (four carries for 20 yards). McNichols role in Washington's backfield has grown over the last three games, logging 15 carries for 68 yards and catching all five of his targets for 20 yards during that span. He's likely to operate as the Commander's top pass-catching back in the Week 14 matchup against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McNichols hits a spin move and storms through Broncos defense for 16 yards Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols rushes for 16 yards.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Six touches in Week 11 loss McNichols turned four carries into 13 yards and added two catches on as many targets for 16 yards during the Commanders' 16-13 overtime loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Three of McNichols' six touches came in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, though he was firmly entrenched as the Commanders' RB3 behind Chris Rodriguez and Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Through 11 regular-season games, McNichols has turned 26 carries into 181 yards and one touchdown while catching 15 passes (on 20 targets) for 139 yards.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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