Commanders RB Rachaad White misses practice due to hamstring injury
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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White has missed the last two days of practice due to a hamstring injury sustained during a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins. Speculation surrounding his injury emerged after a video of White participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge surfaced, leading some to question whether the incident was related. The Commanders officially confirmed the hamstring issue, stating it is not considered serious or long-term. White, who signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Commanders, is likely to miss the upcoming game against the Lions.
- •Rachaad White missed two practices due to a hamstring injury.
- •Injury occurred during joint practice with the Dolphins.
- •Speculation linked injury to the Ice Bucket Challenge.
- •Commanders confirm injury is not severe or long-term.
- •White likely to miss the upcoming game against the Lions.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders Pour Cold Water on ‘Ice Bucket Conspiracy Theory’ Injury
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Did Commanders RB Injure Himself Doing Ice Bucket Challenge?
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"One high-value Washington Commanders free-agent signee may have injured himself in Ice Bucket Challenge? The post Did Commanders RB Injure Himself Doing Ice Bucket Challenge? appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:23 AMCommanders Pour Cold Water on ‘Ice Bucket Conspiracy Theory’ Injury
One high-value Washington Commanders free-agent signee may have injured himself in Ice Bucket Challenge? The post Commanders Pour Cold Water on ‘Ice Bucket Conspiracy Theory’ Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:23 AMDid Commanders RB Injure Himself Doing Ice Bucket Challenge?
One high-value Washington Commanders free-agent signee may have injured himself in Ice Bucket Challenge? The post Did Commanders RB Injure Himself Doing Ice Bucket Challenge? appeared first on HEAVY.
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