Chris Rodriguez Jr.
RB - Washington Commanders
73°The Commanders have released Chris Rodriguez.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez will now be free to sign with any team. The 24-year-old will likely draw interest from teams that are looking for depth at running back. Rodriguez tallied 247 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 51 carries in 13 games last season.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. rushed the ball once for one yards and caught four passes for 39 yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the New England Patriots.
Fantasy Impact
The Commanders didn't get Rodriguez involved as a rusher on Sunday, but he was heavily involved in the passing game. He led the team with 39 receiving yards on the day, and he is currently listed as the RB3 on the team's unofficial depth chart. He seems like a good candidate to make Washington's 53-man roster over the next few days.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. was placed on IR on Thursday due to an ankle injury.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez had an MRI on his ankle earlier this week, and now the decision has been made to end his rookie campaign early. The sixth-round pick out of Kentucky saw action in 13 games during his first NFL season, rushing for 247 yards (4.8 Y/A) and two touchdowns on 51 carries.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (ankle) had an MRI on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez injured his ankle during a career-best game Sunday, as the rookie rushed for 58 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. He was seen in a walking boot after the game and underwent an MRI on Tuesday. His status should be made more clear as the week progresses.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. carried the ball 10 times for 58 yards and two touchdowns while adding a seven-yard reception in a 30-28 loss to the Jets in Week 16.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez was impressive in sliding into the lead role for the injured Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring). The rookie running back found the end zone on 12 and one-yard rushes, giving him the first two scores of his young NFL career. Robinson's status for Week 17 against the 49ers is still unclear, but it appears that Rodriguez will be a solid fantasy running back if the former is forced to miss another game.
