Fansided · Sep 12, 2025
Commanders' rookie goes from unstoppable to invisible in Week 2 flop
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesJacory Croskey-Merritt was the feel-good story of the Washington Commanders' offseason, going from an unknown seventh-round pick to a key piece in the backfield in only a few short months.
After impressing throughout camps and preseason, the Commanders traded away starting running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers. This was the biggest indicator of the confidence around Croskey-Merritt from those in the building.
