Chris Rodriguez Cleared from Illness, Poised for Increased Role

Washington Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (illness) was not listed on the team's first Week 18 injury report Wednesday, signaling his return to full health after being inactive last Thursday. His recovery comes as fellow running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who had a breakout 105-yard, two-touchdown performance filling in for Rodriguez in Week 17, missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness of his own. Rodriguez is now poised to reclaim a majority share of the Commanders' backfield reps for Sunday's game in Philadelphia.