Availability
The Jaguars signed RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez became a free agent after he wasn't tendered by the Commanders. He totaled 920 yards rushing and 10 TDs during his time in Washington. He joins Bhayshul Tuten in the Jaguars backfield following the departure of Travis Etienne. It is still possible the Jaguars draft a running back in April.
The Commanders did not tender RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez will become a free agent. He will likely seek a depth role with another team.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. carried the ball 16 times for 65 yards and a touchdown while catching his lone target for an 18-yard gain in a 24-17 win over the Eagles in Week 18.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez finished his season on a high note after missing his team's Week 17 game against the Cowboys. The veteran running back wound up taking over as the Commanders' main running back during the season due to injuries, holding off upstart rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the process. Rodriguez will be a restricted free agent this offseason.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (illness) is officially inactive for Week 17 for the Washington Commanders against the Dallas Cowboys.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez Jr. will sit out after being a late addition to the final injury report Thursday morning due to the illness. Jacory Croskey-Merritt should see the majority of backfield touches with Jeremy McNichols and Chase Edmonds also mixing in against the Cowboys Thursday.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (illness) is questionable for the Commanders’ game against Dallas on Christmas Day.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez is a late addition to the injury report, and his status will need to be monitored. If he sits, Jacorey Croskey-Merritt will lead the backfield in touches and be an intriguing flex option for fantasy.