Jacory Croskey-Merritt gains muscle ahead of Commanders' training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Jacory Croskey-Merritt arrived at Washington Commanders' training camp noticeably stronger, adding eight pounds of muscle during the offseason. The second-year running back aims to improve his performance after a respectable rookie season that included 805 yards and eight touchdowns. With the addition of Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen, and Jerome Ford to the backfield, Croskey-Merritt faces competition for carries this season. He expressed a desire to break more tackles and contribute more significantly in 2026.
- •Croskey-Merritt's muscle gain targets improved tackle-breaking ability
- •He played all 17 games in his rookie season
- •New additions to the lineup include Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen, and Jerome Ford
- •Training camp is currently underway for the Commanders
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders' Jacory Croskey-Merritt reveals offseason muscle gain ahead of 2026
"Jacory Croskey-Merritt has some work to do to keep his starting role, and clearly he's taking it seriously.
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