Washington Commanders sign Craig Reynolds as running back depth option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Washington Commanders signed running back Craig Reynolds on August 15, 2026, as veteran RB Jeremy McNichols will be sidelined for a few weeks due to a quad injury. Reynolds returns after working out for the team earlier in the week. He previously played for the Lions and had a reduced role last season, ending up on the Patriots' practice squad. The Commanders have several options in their running backs room, including rookies and veterans. Reynolds will provide additional depth during training camp and the final preseason games.
- •Jeremy McNichols out for a few weeks with a quad injury.
- •Reynolds had previous ties to OC David Blough and assistant GM Lance Newmark.
- •The Commanders signed Reynolds for training camp and upcoming preseason games.
- •Reynolds experienced a role reduction last season, finishing on Patriots' practice squad.
- •The Commanders' running backs group features other notable players like Rachaad White and Jerome Ford.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Commanders Free Agency: Former RB added with Jeremy McNichols out
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