Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Running Back
Ht: 5' 11" Wt: 208 Age: 25 Exp: 0 years College: Arizona Drafted: 2025 R7 245
Avg FF PTS
9.02
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
144.3
Position Rank: 31st
Projected FF PTS
N/A
Week 22
Upside / Downside
-7
Week 22
Posted: 6/21/2026 9:48 pm GMT
Washington Commanders RBs Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols are the top two returning backs for the team. They added RBs Jerome Ford and Rachaad White in offseason transactions, while also adding RB Kaytron Allen in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The team is also intrigued by undrafted rookie RB Robert Henry Jr. The team hasn't had a No. 1 running back in a while, and it appears the team will enter the season with a running back by committee situation.
Huddle Up: Croskey-Merritt, a.k.a. "Bill", led the team with 815 yards last season, and he has added some size this offseason. The team hasn't had a 1,000-yard rusher since 2021, and only two in the past 11 seasons. The team might use a committee in the backfield, with Croskey-Merritt likely to be the first tailback off the board in fantasy drafts in the middle rounds, followed closely by White. McNichols is going to be worthy of an add with a late-round pick, too. The others are simply players to monitor.
Posted: 6/17/2026 7:01 pm GMT
Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) participated in practice Tuesday, June 16, after missing the voluntary workouts because of an undisclosed reason, according to ESPN.com's John Keim.
Huddle Up: It does not appear like Croskey-Merritt is dealing with any serious issue and should be ready for training camp. He may be a part of a committee at running back but will likely receive most of the work among the running backs. He can be a No. 3 running back in most fantasy leagues.
Posted: 6/01/2026 10:03 pm GMT
Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt attended the voluntary workouts last week but did not participate in drills.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation to see if Croskey-Merritt is dealing with any injuries. There is a good chance that he is the starting running back this season but will likely have to share playing time with the other running backs on the roster. He can be considered at least a No. 3 running back in most fantasy leagues.
Posted: 1/05/2026 1:36 am GMT
Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed 13 times for just 29 yards in Week 18 against the Philadelphia Eagles, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
Huddle Up: Croskey-Merritt has his chance to be the top dog, but eventually, Chris Rodriguez Jr. emerged as the lead back down the stretch. Bill is still, likely, the future, but the backfield battle will worth keeping an eye on in the summer. Jeremy McNichols is a free agent, and Austin Ekeler is unlikely to be back. Washington could still pick up a free agent, or consider taking a back in the draft, so don't get carried away with Bill or Rodriguez. But, if those two go into training camp, and emerge as one of the top backfield options, they'll be decent RB3 or flex fantasy option in 2026.
Posted: 1/02/2026 8:15 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (hand, quad) and OT Laremy Tunsil (oblique) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Philadelphia Eagles. QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) was limited in practice all week and has been ruled out. OL Brandon Coleman (knee) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable. LB Nick Bellore (concussion), WR Treylon Burks (illness), RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (illness), OT George Fant (knee), DL Daron Payne (back), and LB Bobby Wagner (knee) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
Posted: 1/02/2026 8:12 pm GMT
Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (illness) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 2, and no longer appears on the injury report.
Huddle Up: Croskey-Merritt is coming off his second 100-yard rushing game of the season and could earn another against a resting Eagles' defense. He can be installed as a flex play in Week 18.
Posted: 1/01/2026 9:04 pm GMT
Washington Commanders WR Treylon Burks (illness), QB Marcus Mariota (hand, quadriceps) and OT Laremy Tunsil (oblique) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1. OG Brandon Coleman (knee) and QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) were limited during practice. LB Nick Bellore (concussion), RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (illness), OT George Fant (knee), DT Daron Payne (back) and LB Bobby Wagner (knee) fully participated in practice.
Posted: 1/01/2026 8:59 pm GMT
Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Huddle Up: Croskey-Merritt appears to have recovered from his illness and should be available for the Week 18 game. He is coming off a terrific performance last week but probably will have to share playing time with Chris Rodriguez Jr. this week. He can still be a flex option in most fantasy leagues.
Posted: 12/31/2025 8:18 pm GMT
Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (illness), QB Marcus Mariota (hand, quadriceps), LB Von Miller (non-injury), OT Laremy Tunsil (oblique) and LB Bobby Wagner (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31. QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) was limited during practice. LB Nick Bellore (concussion), OT George Fant (knee) and DT Daron Payne (back) fully participated in practice.
Posted: 12/31/2025 8:09 pm GMT
Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Huddle Up: There is a good chance that Croskey-Merritt returns later in the week, but fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation. He is coming off an outstanding Week 17 performance and has four rushing touchdowns in the last three games. He may share playing time with Chris Rodriguez Jr. during the game but can still be a flex option in leagues.
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