Commanders Have 4 Running Backs, but Jacory Croskey-Merritt Has the Biggest Job

Locked On Commanders - Daily Podcast On The Washington Commanders · Oct 10, 2026 · 33m

The Washington Commanders could have four running backs available against the New York Giants, but Jacory Croskey-Merritt may have the biggest job in the room. Rachaad White is cleared, while Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols could be working their way back on managed workloads, leaving Croskey-Merritt as Washington’s most natural between-the-tackles option.

Mitch Tischler joins us to break down how the Commanders should divide the carries, whether Sam Cosmi’s return can finally open running lanes and what waiving Kaytron Allen says about Washington’s backfield plan. Plus, could David Blough…