Commanders Fear Jeremy McNichols Has Significant Foot Injury
Dan Quinn said Washington could look for running back help if the mid-foot injury is serious, with Jacory Croskey-Merritt already on IR
Washington's backfield could get even thinner. The Commanders are worried running back Jeremy McNichols has a significant foot injury, and he's getting more tests. Dan Quinn called it a "mid-foot" injury on Monday and said he's concerned it's serious.
The Athletic's Tashan Reed had the details from Quinn's press conference, including what it could mean for the depth chart.
#Commanders Dan Quinn said RB Jeremy McNichols has a "mid foot" injury and he's concerned it's serious. He said they'll consider bringing in some RB help if that proves to be true. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) will be on injured reserve for at least two more games.View on X →
Tashan Reed (@tashanreed): #Commanders Dan Quinn said RB Jeremy McNichols has a "mid foot" injury and he's concerned it's serious. He said they'll consider bringing in some RB help if that proves to be true. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) will be on injured reserve for at least two more games.
McNichols got hurt in the third quarter of Sunday night's 27-10 win over the Eagles and didn't return. He had five carries for 21 yards before leaving. He's been a depth piece this season, with 10 carries for 34 yards and one catch.
The timing is the bigger problem. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is on injured reserve with a groin injury and will be out at least two more games. That leaves Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler as the healthy backs. White led the team against Philadelphia with 11 carries for 55 yards and a touchdown, and Ekeler added eight carries for 36 yards. Craig Reynolds is also on the roster, and Devin Neal is on the practice squad.
Quinn said the Commanders would consider bringing in running back help if the injury proves serious. With the trade deadline on Nov. 10, Washington could look outside the building, or it could sign a free agent.
The win over the Eagles moved Washington to 2-4-1. The Commanders host the 4-4 Rams on Sunday at 10 a.m. PT.