After signing and drafting several running backs this offseason, the latest Washington Commanders rumors project they could lose veteran Jerome Ford before Week 1. Washington has a huge logjam problem in their RB room ever since they signed Rachaad White and Ford to deals via free agency. The Commanders continued to add more talent, drafting Kaytron Allen this year while still having Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols in the fold. Now, the team might’ve done itself a disservice by adding too many running backs throughout the offseason, and one RB could be out the door before the regular season.
Croskey-Merritt and White are pretty much a lock for this offensive roster as they’ll likely share snaps. It’s hard to envision the Commanders moving Allen since he’s considered a highly-touted rookie and the team would probably rather see how he could fit into this scheme. With McNichols, they’ve seen a lot from him, but he’s too versatile, and many teams will probably pick him up fast due to his special teams abilities, too.
It could come down between the former Brown and McNichols, but the Commanders can’t afford McNichols due to his leadership and experience.
Commanders Rumors: $1.2M Veteran May Be Cut in Massive Logjam
Training Camp Battle
The only way to settle the RB drama is to compete. The Commanders are expected to participate in their first official training camp session next week after the rookies report it’s own in the next few days. However, nobody should be surprised if McNichols wins the job here. He’s been here long enough that Ford is unable to muster a game plan to convince the team to allow him to stay on the starting roster.
It won’t be due to his inabilities, but the Commanders don’t have enough room. Here are three teams that could wait for the veteran RB once he’s a free agent again.
