Most of Blough’s press conference centered around Daniels and his impact on the offense, but he was asked about other players on that side of the ball. When asked about running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Blough said he saw “flashes” and thinks the young player has more to contribute.
“I think it’s really exciting to think about what he can look like in a second year behind this offensive line. And I think we’ve got one running back signed, so there will definitely be acquisitions that take place there.”
Croskey-Merritt was one of the more consistent weapons for the Commanders last season and had a solid performance with 805 yards and eight touchdowns. He was at his best in the final four games of the year, rushing for 255 yards and three scores while averaging 5.1 yards per carry in that stretch.
Of course, Washington’s running back room could undergo drastic changes in 2026 since Croskey-Merritt is the only player under contract at the position. Blough acknowledged as much, saying there will “definitely” be some new additions, but it sounds like that won’t affect Croskey-Merritt’s potential in the offense.
“It depends exactly kind of how the room looks, but man, incredibly confident in what Bill can be in this league as a starting running back.”