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What can we expect from the Washington Commanders' running backs in 2026? It's been an offseason of change for the group. Gone are Austin Ekeler and Chris Rodriguez Jr. Returning are Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols. Washington has added three new running backs to the roster: Rachaad White, Jerome Ford and rookie Kaytron Allen.
White, who spent the past four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has received plenty of buzz this spring. Jayden Daniels' former college teammate could replace Ekeler as Washington's primary pass-catching back. But he is also out to prove that he can do more.
Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports recently named six storylines from some of the recently completed minicamps. Of the storylines, Sullivan would then determine which were overreactions and which were reality. One of his storyline picks revolved around White: "Rachaad White will be one of the underrated free agent signings."
He called this a reality for White and the Commanders.
He's not wrong about Quinn. In his press conference to wrap up minicamp, Quinn, unprompted, mentioned White four times.
"Rachaad White was one I thought, you know, jumped out," Quinn said when discussing eight names who impressed him during the spring.
More from Quinn on White.
"I thought Rachaad's brought some things on the, you know, the catching and receiving phase of things."
He also later mentioned that White fit the culture and was an excellent teammate.
When Washington signed White, he was certainly going to have a role in 2026, but his contract made that far from a guarantee. But now that he's been with the team for a few months, he's already proving to be a valuable contributor.
Don't be surprised if Croskey-Merritt leads the Commanders in rushing again in 2026, but White will have a significant role.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Rachaad White will have significant 2026 role
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White, who spent the past four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has received plenty of buzz this spring. Jayden Daniels' former college teammate could replace Ekeler as Washington's primary pass-catching back. But he is also out to prove that he can do more.
Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports recently named six storylines from some of the recently completed minicamps. Of the storylines, Sullivan would then determine which were overreactions and which were reality. One of his storyline picks revolved around White: "Rachaad White will be one of the underrated free agent signings."
He called this a reality for White and the Commanders.
He's not wrong about Quinn. In his press conference to wrap up minicamp, Quinn, unprompted, mentioned White four times.
"Rachaad White was one I thought, you know, jumped out," Quinn said when discussing eight names who impressed him during the spring.
More from Quinn on White.
"I thought Rachaad's brought some things on the, you know, the catching and receiving phase of things."
He also later mentioned that White fit the culture and was an excellent teammate.
When Washington signed White, he was certainly going to have a role in 2026, but his contract made that far from a guarantee. But now that he's been with the team for a few months, he's already proving to be a valuable contributor.
Don't be surprised if Croskey-Merritt leads the Commanders in rushing again in 2026, but White will have a significant role.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Rachaad White will have significant 2026 role
Continue reading...
