On the eve of their Week 4 contest in Philadelphia, the Washington Commanders have elevated running back Derrick Gore from the practice squad.
Gore has experience playing for offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy with the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2021 NFL season.
Buy Commanders TicketsThe former Alabama Crimson Tide running back is likely elevated due to running back Chris Rodriguez being listed as out vs. the Eagles. The Commanders communicated earlier that Rodriguez was out of practice due to an illness.
Consequently, the plan going into Sunday’s game against the undefeated Eagles will most likely be that Brian Robinson will continue to get the bulk of the work in the single-back formation. Antonio Gibson will spell Robinson at times, and Gore will play special teams and be ready for work in the backfield if needed.
In 2021, while with the Chiefs, Gore carried the ball 51 times for 256 yards, scoring two touchdowns and converting 12 first downs. Gore was also on the receiving end of eight passes for 105 yards (13.1 yards per reception) for no touchdowns and three first downs.
Gore has also been on the practice squads of the Redskins in 2019, the Chargers (2019, 2020), and the Saints in 2022.
