RachaadWhite

News: 3 days agoWhite (hamstring) wasn't listed on the Commanders' initial Week 1 injury report Wednesday.

Spin: White had been tending to a hamstring issue since mid-August, but his ability to avoid the practice report entirely Wednesday indicates he's put the injury behind him. Meanwhile, Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) was limited to kick off Week 1 prep, leaving one big question mark in Washington's backfield ahead of Sunday's game in Philadelphia.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: White signed with the Commanders after spending his first four seasons with the Buccaneers. The 2022 third-round pick operated as a feature back in 2023 (he finished in the top five among backs in touches, yards and fantasy points), but he played a situational role during his other three seasons. White is fine as a rusher, but he's a standout as a receiver. He's the only back in the NFL with 40-plus catches in each of the past four seasons, and his 89.1% career catch rate is easily best in NFL history among players with 100-plus targets. The 27-year-old is the favorite to lead the Washington backfield, but Jacory Croskey-Merritt and perhaps others will be involved. White will find himself on the weekly flex radar as long as he remains atop the depth chart.