Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt playing today? Full injury update for Commanders RB

"Superstar quarterback Jayden Daniels isn't being risked with a knee sprain for the second straight week. Blocking tight end John Bates and wide receiver Noah Brown didn't practice and were unsurprisingly ruled out. Standout special teams ace Percy Butler was downgraded to out before making the trip to Atlanta. And second-team All-Pro wideout Terry McLaurin will also be absent as he deals with a quad complication."

"Jacory Croskey-Merritt is another whose status hung in the balance this week. The seventh-round rookie running back experienced soreness in his knee during Washington's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The Commanders were extra careful, holding him out of the first two days of practice this week before getting him involved on Friday. Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt is expected to play in Week 4"

"According to Ian Rapoport from the NFL Network, the Commanders are expecting Croskey-Merritt to play. That'll be a huge boost, especially considering that offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is expected to lean heavily on his running back committee without Daniels, McLaurin, and Brown available. #Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who they call Bill, is expected to play today, sources say. He's questionable with a knee injury.- Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 28, 2025"

Washington faces multiple key absences entering Week Four. Jayden Daniels remains sidelined with a knee sprain. John Bates, Noah Brown, Percy Butler, and Terry McLaurin are unavailable due to injuries or downgrades. Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt experienced knee soreness and missed early practices but returned Friday and is expected to play despite being listed as questionable. The expected activation of Croskey-Merritt provides depth to a backfield that includes Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is anticipated to rely heavily on the running back committee to compensate for the depleted receiving corps and to protect the quarterback.

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