Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Washington Commanders
Running Back

Personal

Age	25
Birthdate	April 12, 2001
Height	5'10"
Weight	206 lb

Draft

College	Arizona
Year	2025
Pick	Round: 7, Overall: 245
Team	WAS

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Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Jacory Croskey-Merritt Headed to Injured Reserve with Groin Issue

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) is being placed on Injured Reserve due to a groin issue, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Croskey-Merritt was already ruled out for Washington's Week 6 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football and will now miss at least through Week 10. Across five games in 2026, the 25-year-old had recorded 67 carries for 239 yards and two touchdowns while splitting backfield work with veteran Commanders back Rachaad White. Croskey-Merritt's lack of pass-game involvement limited his fantasy upside, but he was largely Washington's preferred option on early downs. With Croskey-Merritt sidelined, Washington's backfield now looks like a true committee between White, Austin Ekeler, and Jeremy McNichols, whom the team activated from the Injured Reserve on Monday.

Oct. 19, 2026 12:11 PM EST