Rachaad White to miss Saturday's game with short-term hamstring issue, Quinn says
Commanders RB Rachaad White will sit out Saturday after tweaking his hamstring in the joint practice with Miami; Dan Quinn characterized the issue as short-term, per beat reports.
Commanders running back Rachaad White will not play in Saturday's preseason game after tweaking his hamstring during the joint practice against the Dolphins. Head coach Dan Quinn called the issue short-term and said White is close, but not ready for the weekend.
Ben Standig (@BenStandig): Rachaad White (hamstring) will not play against the Lions. Quinn said this is a short-term issue.
White was injured on his final play of the joint session with Miami, according to John Keim, who added that Quinn said the back is "certainly close" but won't suit up Saturday. Ben Standig reported earlier that White had been out of practice with a tweaked hamstring from the joint work and was told it is not considered significant.
The update moves White from a minor-camp soreness note into a confirmed game-status situation, though the tone from the staff is reassuring. Washington has been managing its backs carefully in the preseason, and White's absence Saturday is a precaution rather than a long-term concern based on the reporting.