Washington’s backfield is shifting. The Commanders reportedly will not rely on Brian Robinson Jr. in the immediate future as they shop him for a late-round pick, keeping him out of a preseason game to reduce injury risk. The move signals a broader reallocation of touches behind a bruiser-style runner, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jeremy McNichols showing per-play efficiency that outpaces Robinson. Seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt has flashed spark and quickness Washington covets at the position, suggesting a committee approach rather than a single workhorse. Ownership duties could tilt toward a multi-faceted attack that leans on zone reads and misdirection, leveraging Ekeler’s versatility and Deebo Samuel’s ball-handling usage in similar spread concepts. Fantasy managers should watch for movement by Robinson, but also the rapid reclamation of Rodriguez and Croskey-Merritt as core depth with real-weekly upside. Washington’s roster decisions could redefine ceiling for the 2024 RB group, privileging efficiency, scheme-fit, and the ability to keep workloads manageable across a 16-game slate.