The Washington Commanders announced they have signed RB Jeremy McNichols to the roster.
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 1, 2024
He played for Commanders RB coach Anthony Lynn last year in San Francisco and will compete for a depth role in training camp.
McNichols, 28, is a former fifth-round pick of the Buccaneers back in 2017. He signed a four-year contract worth $2,663,788 with Tampa Bay but was, unfortunately, cut loose coming out of the preseason.
From there, McNichols had brief stints with the 49ers, Colts, Broncos, and Titans before signing on to the Jaguars’ practice squad last year. Jacksonville later promoted him to their active roster to close out the season.
The Titans re-signed McNichols to a contract in 2020 and eventually was signed to the practice squad before returning to the active roster. He had a brief stint with the Falcons in 2023 before catching on with the 49ers last summer.
McNichols bounced and off the roster and practice squad for most of the season.
In 2021, McNichols appeared in 14 games for the Titans and rushed for 156 yards on 41 carries (3.8 YPC) to go along with 28 receptions for 240 yards receiving and one touchdown.
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