Rachaad White, the Commanders running back, tweaked his hamstring during a joint practice with the Dolphins. This dude has been missing a few days already with an undisclosed injury, and now we know the details.
The Scoop on the Hamstring
NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo dropped the news that White’s issue is a hamstring tweak. Look, nobody wants to hear “hamstring” in August, right? Even if it’s just a tweak, it always makes you hold your breath a little. The good news, though, is Garafolo also reported that this isn’t considered serious or long term. White even worked out before their recent preseason game against the Dolphins, which is a solid sign. But still, any soft tissue injury this early in preseason can throw off rhythm and put guys behind.
What This Means for the Commanders’ Backfield
White is a key piece for the Commanders. He’s expected to form a “1-2 punch” in the backfield with Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and that kind of combo needs to be healthy and clicking. White joined Washington this offseason after being a third-round pick for the Buccaneers in 2022. He’s got a track record of being on the field, starting 48 of 67 career games in Tampa. He only missed one regular-season game with a hamstring problem back in 2024, so he usually bounces back.
So, while the Commanders aren’t hitting the panic button just yet because the injury isn’t serious, any time a core player is limited in preseason, it’s something to watch. They need White ready to roll when the games really start to matter.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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