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Commanders show confidence in Jacory Croskey-Merritt as RB1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 2:42 AM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Commanders show confidence in Jacory Croskey-Merritt as RB1

Summary

The Washington Commanders have identified Jacory Croskey-Merritt as their starting running back for the upcoming season. The team's confidence stems from his impressive 2025 performance, where he averaged nearly five yards per carry and led the league in rushing success rate. New offensive coordinator David Blough emphasized Croskey-Merritt's potential to lead the rushing attack despite an influx of competition from other running backs. As the 25-year-old prepares for training camp, he is viewed as a key component in Blough's revamped offense, which aims to optimize quarterback Jayden Daniels’s effectiveness.

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Key Details

•Croskey-Merritt was a standout as a rookie in 2025.
•He led the league with a 53.7% success rate on carries.
•The Commanders have added several running backs to increase competition.
•Croskey-Merritt is expected to retain RB1 status despite needing skill improvements.
•Rachaad White and Kaytron Allen will also play significant roles in the backfield.

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2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders Believe in Jacory Croskey-Merrit Because of Key Stat

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