Commanders place Jerome Ford on injured reserve, make several roster moves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:32 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Washington Commanders have placed running back Jerome Ford on injured reserve after he suffered a serious hamstring injury during Friday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, which the Commanders won 20-7. Along with Ford, receiver River Cracraft is also moving to IR. The team announced several roster changes, signing linebacker Krys Barnes, defensive tackle Maurice Hurst, tight end Tre’ McKitty, and running back Craig Reynolds. The Commanders have also released kicker Jake Moody and punter Matt Haack as part of this series of transactions.
- •Commanders placed Jerome Ford and River Cracraft on injured reserve
- •Ford suffered a serious hamstring injury during the preseason game
- •Washington signed Krys Barnes, Maurice Hurst, Tre’ McKitty, and Craig Reynolds
- •The team released kicker Jake Moody and punter Matt Haack
- •Commanders won their preseason game against the Dolphins 20-7
- 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders transactions: Jerome Ford to IR among several roster moves
"The Commanders signed DT Maurice Hurst and TE Tre’ McKitty, among a series of Washington transactions
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