Jaguars beat writer John Shipley believes new RB Chris Rodriguez will lead the team in carries in 2025. He also thinks the workload could be close to even with second-year RB Bhayshul Tuten. The Jaguars were rumored to be interested in moving up for a RB ahead of the NFL Draft, but they drafted none and added only UDFA J’Mari Taylor to the room. For now, Rodriguez, Tuten, and LeQuint Allen appear set to make up the active gameday roster at the position.

The Jaguars signed Virginia RB J’Mari Taylor after he went undrafted. It took four seasons at North Carolina Central for Taylor to seize a lead role, but he delivered once he got there. His 2024 campaign produced 1,146 yards and 15 TDs on 196 attempts, including 700 yards after contact, per Pro Football Focus. That blend of power and persistence translated well after his transfer to Virginia. In a zone-heavy system, Taylor topped 1,000 rushing yards again, despite just 4.8 yards per carry. That included three 100-yard efforts across his final five games. Add in 43 receptions, and the resume looks solid. Among the 20 RBs invited to the NFL Combine, Taylor ranked ninth in 2025 rushing market share (44.1%), and 10th in yards after contact per attempt (3.39). He ranked sixth in 2025 missed tackles forced per attempt (0.25) and 10th in receiving yards per route run (0.91). He is currently 24 years old.

Jacksonville's signing of RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. in free agency has generated debate on whether he or second-year RB Bhayshul Tuten would prove to be the better 2026 fantasy football value. But HC Liam Coen says Tuten isn't the only 2025 rookie RB who should expect to see more work this coming season. Seventh-round pick LeQuint Allen also impressed his coaches with his passing-down work last season and remains part of the backfield plan.

The Jaguars have agreed to a two-year deal with RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. NFL Network reports that it's worth $10 million total, with $6.2 million of that guaranteed and a max value of $12 million.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez is inactive for today's game vs. the Cowboys after waking up sick this morning. That leaves RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the lead role. He carried 18 times for 96 yards and a score on a 55% snap rate when Rodriguez missed Week 15. That came in a Commanders win over a pathetic Giants run defense, though. Dallas' run defense has been better since adding DL Quinnen Williams, who's active today. And the Commanders are 8.5-point underdogs. That leaves Croskey-Merritt as a risk/reward RB3 in fantasy lineups.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. returned from a one-game injury to easily lead his backfield in playing time, opportunities, and production in Saturday's loss to the Eagles. Rodriguez played 28 of 54 snaps, vs. 15 for Jeremy McNichols and 11 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He logged 63 yards and a TD on 15 carries, nearly doubling his nearest teammate in carries and accounting for 70% of the team's rushing yardage. Croskey-Merritt carried eight times for 25 yards and a TD. McNichols rushed only once for 3 yards.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. That puts him on track to play vs. the Eagles on Saturday. Rodriguez had been operating as Washington's lead back before missing Week 15, but we're curious to see if RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt's strong showing in that one earned him a bigger role. Try to avoid this backfield in Week 16 fantasy lineups.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Giants. That leaves Jacory Croskey-Merritt as Washington’s likely lead ball carrier, although RB Jeremy McNichols could also pick up extra rushing work. Consider Croskey-Merritt an upside RB3 vs. the Giants’ 31st-ranked RB defense.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) will test his injury in warmups before deciding whether he can play vs. the Giants today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Rodriguez got in just two limited practices this week and is listed as questionable. We'll get Washington's inactives around 11:30 am ET, but Rodriguez will carry elevated risk in fantasy lineups if he does suit up. If not, RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt would be the favorite to lead the team in carries, with RB Jeremy McNichols also potentially picking up more work.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Giants. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday after being sidelined on Wednesday. We’re tentatively expecting Rodriguez to play in this one but will look for further updates on his status. His absence would leave Jacory Croskey-Merritt as Washington’s likely lead back -- and a viable fantasy play against the Giants' 31st-ranked RB defense.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. That should have him on track to play vs. the Giants this weekend, but we'll check on his status again tomorrow.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) did not practice on Wednesday. He's been operating as Washington's lead back lately and gets a prime Week 15 matchup vs. the Giants' 31st-ranked RB defense, but we'll need to keep an eye on his status over the next few days. Rodriguez's absence would turn RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt back into the Commanders' likely lead runner.