Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt could become the team's next top rusher. Croskey-Merritt was a seventh-round pick out of Arizona and could sneak his way up the Commanders depth chart at running back.
Competition breeds success. Complacency breeds failure. That's the way it is in life and football, regardless of job title or status. The Washington Commanders are banking on raised urgency and competition for places to steer them on the right path in 2025.
It took a bit, but the Commanders have now completed their draft pick signings. The team has agreed to terms with second-round cornerback Trey Amos, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
The hype has gradually built around one unheralded draft pick this offseason. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is making more waves than most seventh-rounders, and the Washington Commanders have taken notice of his seamless transition accordingly.
The Washington Commanders' offensive backfield was a hot topic of discussion at the start of the offseason, having been deemed an area where the team could improve.
The Washington Commanders' running back dynamic is something to watch throughout the summer. Players have staked an early claim over the team's offseason program.
The Washington Commanders have reached their mandatory minicamp stage as preparations for the 2025 campaign continue. And one unheralded rookie that nobody saw coming just won't be ignored in pursuit of involvement.
Commanders sixth-round RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt‘s final season at Arizona was shut down prematurely after facing eligibility issues, but he’s turned that negative into a positive.
Players only get one chance to make a good first impression. The Washington Commanders are keeping a close eye on developments in organized team activities, which is the first big stepping stone in preparations ahead of the 2025 campaign.