Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt will not play Monday against the San Francisco 49ers due to a groin injury, coach Dan Quinn confirmed. Croskey-Merritt did not practice all week after dealing with the issue entering Sunday's 27-27 tie against the New York Giants. He had 11 carries for 82 yards in that game but only one carry after the third quarter.
The injury is a reinjury, as he missed the final two preseason games for the same reason. Croskey-Merritt leads the team with 239 rushing yards and two touchdowns this season. His absence leaves the Commanders to rely on Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler, both of whom are dealing with their own injuries.
White has a shoulder issue that limited him Friday after being a full participant Thursday. Ekeler, signed before Week 4, has been limited in practice with a chest issue. Jeremy Mc Nichols may be activated off injured reserve ahead of the game after starting the season on IR with a quad injury.
Quinn did not confirm if wide receiver Stefon Diggs will play after missing the Giants game with a hamstring injury. If Diggs plays, it would mark the first time he, Terry Mc Laurin, and Jayden Daniels have been on the field together since Week 2. The Commanders may also get back cornerback Trey Amos and safety Nick Cross, both full participants in practice after injuries.
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