Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Ruled Out for Week 17 Due to Illness; Targets Week 18 Return

Washington Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez is officially inactive for Thursday's Week 17 game against the Cowboys due to an illness, a late addition to the injury report after he woke up sick. This absence elevates Jacory Croskey-Merritt to lead the backfield, supported by Jeremy McNichols and Chase Edmonds. Rodriguez, who is second on the team with 435 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 96 carries in 12 games this season, logging double-digit carries in his last four appearances with two scores, is now targeting a return in Week 18 against the Eagles.