{
  "id": 15654140,
  "title": "Commanders Announce Major RB Move Before 'MNF' Matchup vs 49ers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/commanders-announce-major-rb-move-before-mnf-matchup-vs-49ers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T21:01:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/commanders-announce-major-rb-move-before-mnf-matchup-vs-49ers-12590753"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt was ruled out for Monday night's primetime game against the San Francisco 49ers. However, just hours before kickoff, the team moved him to the injured reserve. Croskey-Merritt re-injured his groin during the Commanders Week 5 tie with the New York Giants and will miss at least four games on IR. The Commanders' leading rusher so far in 2026, Croskey-Merritt had 67 carries for 239 yards and two touchdowns. Veteran running back Rachaad White will take over as the team's starting running back, followed by backups Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is the team's second-leading rusher with 203 yards through his three game appearances. The Commanders enter their Week 6 matchup against the 5-0 49ers with a 1-3-1 record. The Week 6 game starts at 8:15 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "The Washington Commanders moved starting running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt to the injured reserve on Monday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt ruled out for 49ers game",
    "Veteran Rachaad White takes over as starting RB",
    "Commanders enter matchup with 1-3-1 record"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}