Commanders evaluate running back options ahead of preseason opener against Dolphins

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Commanders evaluate running back options ahead of preseason opener against Dolphins
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The Washington Commanders prepare for their preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins on August 14 at Northwest Stadium. Jeremy McNichols, a returning running back, is sidelined with a strained quadriceps and did not participate in recent practices. With McNichols unavailable, attention shifts to newcomers Jerome Ford, Kaytron Allen, and Robert Henry Jr., who are expected to shoulder most of the workload. The Commanders have also signed Rachaad White and are looking for depth at the running back position as they finalize their roster ahead of the game.

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  • Preseason opener against the Dolphins is set for 7 p.m. ET on August 14.
  • Jeremy McNichols is out due to a strained quadriceps.
  • Newcomers Ford, Allen, and Henry are expected to receive more carries.
  • Commanders aim to assess depth at running back ahead of the regular season.
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