Washington’s backfield picture is crowded and shifting. Austin Ekeler remains a fixture as the offense’s key piece and lead kick returner, but the RB room is deep with Chris Rodriguez, Jeremy McNichols, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and Brian Robinson all in play for roster spots. Rodriguez flashed in Monday’s game; Croskey-Merritt added a long TD run, and McNichols is praised as the best blocking back. The story notes Robinson’s trade chatter and suggests that, if moved, the group would sort itself, leaving Rodriguez and Croskey-Merritt popular late-draft targets in fantasy leagues that already wrapped their drafts. Ownership questions hover around Ekeler’s exact role, as he’s a veteran piece in a crowded room, with all four backs viewed as likely to make the final roster. McNichols’ one-year deal adds a versatile, pass-protecting option for Kliff Kingsbury’s scheme, reinforcing the dynamic at a position that figures to be a fantasy pivot all preseason.