Washington rookie running back Chris Rodriguez’s rookie season is over. The Commanders placed Rodriguez on injured reserve Thursday, ending his season.
Rodriguez, a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, played in 13 games this season, carrying the ball 51 times for 247 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 4.8 yards per rushing attempt.
Rodriguez’s usage had increased over the past two weeks due to the injury to starting running back Brian Robinson Jr. Rodriguez was having his best game last week against the Jets, carrying the ball 10 times for 58 yards and two touchdowns before injuring his ankle.
Robinson has dealt with a hamstring injury recently. In response to Rodriguez’s injury and Jonathan Williams being in concussion protocol, the Commanders brought back Jaret Patterson to the practice squad. Currently, Antonio Gibson and Derrick Gore are Washington’s only healthy backs.
Robinson has missed the last two games but practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.
In another move, the Commanders activated linebacker De’Jon “Scoota” Harris from IR.
We have made multiple roster moves:
— Activated LB De’Jon Harris from the Reserve/Injured List
— Placed RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. on the Reserve/Injured List pic.twitter.com/CpLgaO1HrE— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 28, 2023
Rodriguez should be a featured part of Washington’s backfield, along with Robinson, in 2024.
