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As the Washington Commanders finalized their initial 53-man roster, they placed cornerback Trey Amos and running back Jeremy McNichols on the Reserve/Injured list with designations to return.

Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / August 20

The Two Commanders Running Backs Looking to Make a Huge Impact in Week 2 of the Preseason

The Commanders’ running back room may lack serious star power, but it has more than enough players who can excel in specific roles. With Jeremy McNichols’ injury expected to keep him out for “a few weeks,” rookies Kaytron Allen and Robert Henry Jr.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Why the Commanders' Running Back Competition Matters More Than Fans Think

The Commanders running back room continues to remain a question. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is coming back for a second year, they re-signed Jeremy McNichols, and brought in free agents Rachaad White and Jerome Ford each on one-year deals.

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 16

Familiar Face Returning to Commanders Running Back Room

Things have calmed down since last week's onslaught of free agency moves, and the Washington Commanders aren't done just quite yet. The Commanders have

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / March 16

Commanders To Re-Sign RB Jeremy McNichols

Jeremy McNichols will remain in place with the Commanders for 2026. The veteran running back is re-signing on a one-year deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / October 14

Commanders overlooked veteran transforming into vital presence

The Washington Commanders’ franchise always seems to have one of those undersized, tougher-than-nails running backs who play bigger than their height and weight.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / October 11

One Commanders player is getting penalized by the NFL for a crucial play on Sunday that helped win the game

The Washington Commanders are ready to take on the Chicago Bears at home, but one player is receiving tough news before the game. The NFL is cracking down on penalties and fines, and some of them are outrageous and questionable.

Washington Commanders News / EasySportz / July 30, 2025

Breaking Down This Commanders Rookie’s Sleeper Potential

ASHBURN, Va. — Jacory Croskey-Merritt, the Washington Commanders’ seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is turning heads at training camp, showcasing the kind of explosive potential that makes the rookie running back a sleeper to watch.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / June 17, 2025

Commanders veteran clinging to relevancy as breakout rookie steals spotlight

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.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 16, 2025

Commanders' returning running back excited to 'build upon' 2024's success

The Washington Commanders knew at the end of last season that things wouldn't be the same this season. With all of the success the Commanders generated in their first year under head coach Dan Quinn, there was going to be a new feel to the way other NFL teams approached them in the coming year.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 14, 2025

Feeling the 'love' brought RB Jeremy McNichols back to the Commanders

Running back Jeremy McNichols signed his new deal to return to the Washington Commanders on Thursday, and immediately after sat down with the media to share why he knew he wanted to return no matter how much interest there might have been from other teams in the offseason.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / March 11, 2025

Washington Commanders bringing back veteran running back on one-year deal

The Washington Commanders have made some big additions to their 2025 roster, but they haven't forgotten about bringing back their own. While veterans like linebacker Bobby Wagner and tight end Zach Ertz are back with the Commanders on one-year deals, the team also re-signed kicker Zane Gonzalez, punter Tress Way, and tight end John Bates.

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Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / November 30, 2024

Commanders Jeremy McNichols Seeking Revenge Against Titans

As the Washington Commanders prepare to host the Tennessee Titans at Northwest Stadium for their Week 13 clash, one player views this matchup as more than just another game.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 26, 2024

NFC East X factors: Standout stars for Week 13

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley proved to be Philadelphia’s’ X-factor with a record-setting performance on “Sunday Night Football” but who will be next in the NFC East?

Eagles' Saquon Barkley addresses MVP talk after dominant performance against Rams

Week 12 losers: Giants look hopeless; Texans are missing something

Week 12 knee-jerk reactions: Texans, Commanders are pretenders; Pressure reaches new heights for Giants

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Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 21, 2024

Commanders step up following Jayden Daniels' injury against Panthers

The bad news for the Washington Commanders on Sunday was that star rookie QB Jayden Daniels left the game in the first quarter with a rib injury. The good news was that Washington still blew the doors off the Carolina Panthers, winning by a lopsided score of 40-7.

Commanders' Jayden Daniels appears to send clear message about rib injury

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San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 1, 2024

Commanders sign veteran running back

The 2017 fifth-round pick will now be joining his 10th NFL team. The running back got his longest look in Tennessee in 2020 and 2021, getting into 30 total games.

Commanders G Nick Allegretti eyeing starting role

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Washington Commanders News / Field Level Media / April 1, 2024

Commanders sign WR Olamide Zaccheaus, RB Jeremy McNichols

The Washington Commanders announced the signings Monday of wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus and running back Jeremy McNichols. Terms were not disclosed.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 1, 2024

Commanders Sign RB Jeremy McNichols

The Washington Commanders announced they have signed RB Jeremy McNichols to the roster. 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.