Backfield
Who backs up the Commanders at running back?
Washington Commanders running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. Jacory Croskey-Merritt leads the Commanders backfield, with Rachaad White as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Commanders running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Active | 138.1 | 0.79 |
| 2 | Rachaad White | Active | -28.3 | -0.22 |
| 3 | Kaytron Allen | Active | — | — |
| 4 | Jerome Ford | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Jeremy McNichols | Active | — | — |
| 6 | Robert Henry | Active | — | — |
| 7 | Wendell Smallwood | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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