The Washington Commanders have played two of three preseason games and will finish against the Baltimore Ravens. Most starters and key reserves are expected to sit, leaving snaps for roster hopefuls. Preseason reps will mirror the opener versus the New England Patriots, where backups and fringe players get most opportunities. Brian Robinson Jr. became available for trade, elevating Jacory Croskey-Merritt as a fan-favorite and potential lead back, while Austin Ekeler projects as a pass-catching back who could start early. Chris Rodriguez Jr. impressed against Cincinnati, putting Jeremy McNichols on the bubble. Ja'Corey Brooks impressed in camp and preseason amid crowded receiver depth, and veterans Michael Gallup, K.J. Osborn, and Chris Moore have not stood out, intensifying competition for remaining roster spots.
.The Washington Commanders are through two of their three preseason games following a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, they'll round off their warmup engagements against the Baltimore Ravens. Given the lack of rest, one can probably expect most of the Commanders' starters and key reserves to get the day off. It should be a similar dynamic to Washington's opener versus the New England Patriots, where most of the run will go to those just trying to make the roster.
Everything changed for the Commanders' running back room when Brian Robinson Jr. became available for trade. Seventh-rounder Jacory Croskey-Merritt has become an immediate fan-favorite and should be the lead back sooner rather than later. Austin Ekeler will resume his pass-catching role out of the backfield, but he could log starting reps over the first few weeks. The battle is behind them, between Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jeremy McNichols.
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