Washington Commanders place starting RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt on IR before 49ers game
The Commanders moved starting running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt to injured reserve with a groin injury and also placed Javontae Jean-Baptiste on IR ahead of their Week 6 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.
Key points
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt was placed on injured reserve due to a groin injury.
- Javontae Jean-Baptiste was also moved to injured reserve before the game.
- Three other players were activated for the Monday Night Football contest against the 49ers.
The Washington Commanders placed running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. The move listed a groin injury and sidelined the team’s starting back.
The team also placed Javontae Jean-Baptiste on injured reserve before the same Monday night matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6 of the NFL season.
In addition, the Commanders activated three players ahead of the Monday Night Football contest with the 49ers.
Your questions, answered
Why was Jacory Croskey-Merritt placed on injured reserve?
He was listed with a groin injury that sidelined him for the upcoming game.
Which other player did the Commanders put on IR before the 49ers game?
Running back Javontae Jean-Baptiste was also placed on injured reserve.
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