Commanders RB Croskey-Merritt will miss game against 49ers with injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt will not play against the San Francisco 49ers due to a groin injury. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed this news on October 17, 2026. The absence of Croskey-Merritt is a setback for the Commanders as they prepare for their upcoming matchup. The team will need to adjust their game plan to account for his absence in this key contest.
- •Croskey-Merritt out with a groin injury.
- •Confirmation from head coach Dan Quinn.
- •The game scheduled for October 17, 2026.
- •Commanders must adjust their lineup without him.
- 6:21 PMESPN — Commanders RB Croskey-Merritt out vs. 49ers with groin injury
"Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt won't play Monday against San Francisco because of a groin injury, coach Dan Quinn said.
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