Washington Commanders Expected to Acquire Running Back

Breece Hall

If Washington is serious about upgrading the position, Breece Hall makes a lot of sense. When healthy, he has shown he can handle a heavy workload and still create big plays. He runs hard, sees the field well, and does not need much space to be effective.

Hall also brings value in the passing game, which would give Washington more flexibility on offense. He is the type of back who can stay on the field without tipping play calls, something this roster has not always had. Adding him would be less about rotation and more about establishing a clear lead option.

Travis Etienne Jr.

Travis Etienne would give Washington a different look in the backfield. He is at his best in space and can turn short throws into meaningful gains. That alone would add an element that this offense has been missing.

Etienne is not a power back, but he does not need to be. His value comes from quickness, vision, and the ability to stress defenses on the edge. Used the right way, he would open things up rather than simply fill carries. While it is certainly an option, it would be hard to imagine Etienne leaving his friend from college and quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville.

Kenneth Walker III

Kenneth Walker would be a long shot for Washington. Seattle is coming off a Super Bowl win, and Walker, who was the Super Bowl MVP,  remains part of a core that expects to stay in contention. Players in that position rarely leave unless the offer is too big to ignore.

For Walker to move on from a winning organization like the Seattle Seahawks, it would likely take a substantial payday. Between the cost and Seattle’s incentive to keep him, it is hard to see this as a realistic outcome.

Rico Dowdle

Rico Dowdle may be the most practical option on the list. He runs with purpose, protects the ball, and does not try to do more than what is there. When he has been given opportunities, he has shown he can handle steady work without becoming a liability.

For Washington, Dowdle would fit as a reliable piece rather than a centerpiece. He would raise the floor of the position, provide flexibility in how the backfield is used, and likely come at a manageable cost compared to some of the bigger names.

However Washington chooses to handle it, the backfield still feels incomplete. There is room for another piece, and it is hard to see the team going into the season without addressing it in some way. The need may not be urgent, but it is noticeable.

Whether that comes through free agency, the draft, or a trade will depend on how the rest of the offseason unfolds. For now, it feels less like a question of if Washington adds a running back and more a matter of when and at what cost.

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