The Washington Commanders made five selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, with three of them being on offense, and the other two on defense. Their final pick was in the seventh round, and they used it on Arizona running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Alfred Morris had the greatest season for a running back in the Washington NFL franchise’s over 90+ years. In 2012, the rookie sixth-round pick rushed for 1,613 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per rush and scored 13 touchdowns.
The NFL is obsessed with quarterbacks now, but the league's history is filled with standout running backs. Past eras brought monstrous performances from stars who carried their team on their back.
How many of the NFL quarterbacks in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) to throw multiple touchdowns in a game after turning 38 can you name in seven minutes?
One of the potential candidates for Washington’s head coaching job has coached here in the DMV previously. Morris spent time as the defensive backs coach for the Redskins in the 2012, 2013 and 2014 seasons.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
It's hard to believe, but the second decade of the 21st century is nearly complete. With the 2019 season, there is still time to influence who lands where among a list of the best running backs of the decade.