# Commanders activate three players, place Croskey-Merritt on IR

> Washington Commanders place Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve after groin injury, activate Austin Ekeler, Rachaad White and Jeremy McNichols.
- Title: Commanders activate three players, place Croskey-Merritt on IR
- Summary: Washington Commanders place Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve after groin injury, activate Austin Ekeler, Rachaad White and Jeremy McNichols…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/commanders-put-jacory-croskey-merritt-on-ir-activate-three-players
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:28:10.002+00:00
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- Topics: washington commanders, jacory croskey-merritt, injured reserve, austin ekeler, rachaad white, jeremy mcnichols, nfl, sports
## Commanders place Croskey-Merritt on IR
Washington Commanders placed Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve due to a groin injury.
## Activate three players
Commanders activated Austin Ekeler, Rachaad White and Jeremy McNichols for the upcoming games.
## New addition McNichols
Jeremy McNichols was activated from injured reserve to join the Commanders roster.
## Roster adjustments
Commanders placed linebacker Javontae Jean-Baptiste on injured reserve and waived linebacker Austin Keys.
## Key takeaway

Washington Commanders placed Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve due to a groin injury, activating three players including new addition Jeremy McNichols.