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White Rises: Commanders' Backfield Battle Heats Up
11 Aug
Summary
- White is Washington's No. 2 running back according to the depth chart.
- He impressed coaches during OTAs and minicamp this past offseason.
- White recorded 572 rushing yards and four touchdowns in 2025.
Antonio White has been positioned as the Washington Commanders' secondary running back, as indicated by the team's unofficial depth chart released on Monday. White joined the Commanders during the offseason, signing a one-year contract in March.
Head coach Dan Quinn highlighted White's impressive performance during organized team activities and minicamp. However, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, a second-year player, appears to hold the starting position for the upcoming 2026 campaign.
In the 2025 season with the Buccaneers, White carried the ball 132 times for 572 yards and four touchdowns. He also contributed 40 receptions for 218 receiving yards across 17 regular-season games, marking the third time in his four-year career he completed a full regular season schedule.
