Fansided · Mar 21
Commanders' 2026 NFL Draft buzz puts rags-to-riches rookie on notice
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesThe Washington Commanders’ willingness to let running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. leave in free agency is telling. His departure has put rising second-year pro Jacory Croskey-Merritt firmly in the crosshairs.
Washington probably would’ve re-signed Rodriguez if they felt good enough about Croskey-Merritt, AKA Bill, leading their backfield moving forward. However, the club’s corresponding moves are a glaring vote of no-confidence in the latter. The Commanders already brought in two veterans, Jerome Ford and Rachaad White, and retained another in Jeremy McNichols, and they reportedly may not be done.
