Ahead of the 2025 season, reports emerged that the Washington Commanders are listening to trade offers for fourth-year running back Brian Robinson Jr.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt will make his debut this season for the Washington Commanders, but he wants NFL fans to call him by his preferred name.

Washington made him a third-round pick and viewed the Memphis product as a potential full-time RB. Thus far, Gibson is proving the club's evaluation prescient.

Robinson Jr., a third-round pick back in 2022 out of Alabama, had the best season of his career in 2024, rushing for 799 yards and eight touchdowns on 4.3 yards per carry. He’s predominantly been an early-down back throughout his career and has dealt with injuries in the past, but has started 37 games over his three-year career.

The Washington Commanders have an intriguing young running back by the name of Jacory Croskey-Merritt, but he would rather go by "Bill Croskey-Merritt." Why? It's a nickname he picked up in his youth for having a short haircut,