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The Washington Commanders currently have five running backs on the roster after they used a sixth-round pick on Penn State's Kaytron Allen in the 2026 NFL Draft. In addition to Allen, the Commanders have last year's leading rusher, Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols, Rachaad White and Jerome Ford.
By all accounts, Washington would appear set in the backfield. While there is no clear-cut No. 1, the Commanders believe in Croskey-Merritt, while McNichols is a coach's favorite. White and Ford were signed in free agency. White has enjoyed success in recent years and is expected to help in the passing game.
As it stands now, the Commanders probably only keep four backs. Someone is the odd man out. But what if Washington isn't done adding to the backfield?
The Commanders were interested in Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love in the NFL draft. However, he was gone by the time Washington selected. The interest in Love wasn't about the Commanders being desperate, though. Love was considered an elite prospect.
While the draft is in the rearview mirror, there's a chance that one of the NFL's best running backs over the past nine years could become available. Alvin Kamara has spent his entire nine-year career with the New Orleans Saints. However, New Orleans is going younger on offense and spent big in free agency on former Jaguars running back Travis Etienne. With one year remaining on his contract, it's possible that New Orleans either trades or releases Kamara.
General manager Mickey Loomis fueled that speculation with his comments on Monday about Kamara.
"We're just trying to see how he's going to fit on our roster," Loomis said, via Nick Shook of NFL.com. "Obviously, there's a resource management element to it. We'll get to that over the next week or two."
That doesn't sound like a vote of confidence for Kamara, who has made five Pro Bowls, rushed for over 7,000 yards, caught 606 passes for 4,948 receiving yards, and scored 86 touchdowns. Kamara is only 30, so if the Saints move on from him, he'll have a market. He missed the final six games last season due to an MCL sprain and has missed time in each season, except his rookie year.
Any team that acquires Kamara isn't adding him to carry the backfield. In the right role, he can still thrive. If healthy, he'd be the perfect replacement for Austin Ekeler. Much of that depends on how the Commanders feel about White. But if a player like Kamara becomes available, you must consider everything. Remember, it's about doing all you can to help quarterback Jayden Daniels.
If New Orleans moves on from Kamara, don't rule out the Commanders.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Could Saints RB Alvin Kamara be an option?
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By all accounts, Washington would appear set in the backfield. While there is no clear-cut No. 1, the Commanders believe in Croskey-Merritt, while McNichols is a coach's favorite. White and Ford were signed in free agency. White has enjoyed success in recent years and is expected to help in the passing game.
As it stands now, the Commanders probably only keep four backs. Someone is the odd man out. But what if Washington isn't done adding to the backfield?
The Commanders were interested in Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love in the NFL draft. However, he was gone by the time Washington selected. The interest in Love wasn't about the Commanders being desperate, though. Love was considered an elite prospect.
While the draft is in the rearview mirror, there's a chance that one of the NFL's best running backs over the past nine years could become available. Alvin Kamara has spent his entire nine-year career with the New Orleans Saints. However, New Orleans is going younger on offense and spent big in free agency on former Jaguars running back Travis Etienne. With one year remaining on his contract, it's possible that New Orleans either trades or releases Kamara.
General manager Mickey Loomis fueled that speculation with his comments on Monday about Kamara.
"We're just trying to see how he's going to fit on our roster," Loomis said, via Nick Shook of NFL.com. "Obviously, there's a resource management element to it. We'll get to that over the next week or two."
That doesn't sound like a vote of confidence for Kamara, who has made five Pro Bowls, rushed for over 7,000 yards, caught 606 passes for 4,948 receiving yards, and scored 86 touchdowns. Kamara is only 30, so if the Saints move on from him, he'll have a market. He missed the final six games last season due to an MCL sprain and has missed time in each season, except his rookie year.
Any team that acquires Kamara isn't adding him to carry the backfield. In the right role, he can still thrive. If healthy, he'd be the perfect replacement for Austin Ekeler. Much of that depends on how the Commanders feel about White. But if a player like Kamara becomes available, you must consider everything. Remember, it's about doing all you can to help quarterback Jayden Daniels.
If New Orleans moves on from Kamara, don't rule out the Commanders.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Could Saints RB Alvin Kamara be an option?
Continue reading...
