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Commanders adjust running back plans after McNichols injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:23 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Commanders adjust running back plans after McNichols injury
Summary

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced that running back Jeremy McNichols will miss several weeks due to a significant quad injury. This injury comes as the team has added four new running backs, including free agents Jerome Ford and Rachaad White, along with rookie Kaytron Allen and undrafted player Robert Henry Jr. Both Allen and Henry excelled in the preseason opener, with Allen gaining 85 yards and a touchdown while Henry contributed 75 yards. With McNichols sidelined, Allen and Henry are expected to take on increased workloads in the upcoming preseason game.

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  • •Jeremy McNichols has a quad injury and will miss a few weeks.
  • •Rookie Kaytron Allen gained 85 yards, scored a touchdown in preseason opener.
  • •Robert Henry rushed for 75 yards in the same game.
  • •Commanders have added four new running backs this offseason.
  • •Next preseason game will give Allen and Henry more opportunities.
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  • 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — One injury could change Commanders' plans at running back
What they're saying
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Both of Washington's rookie running backs were impressive in the preseason opener. Jeremy McNichols' injury has come at a bad time.

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