NFL · Carolina Panthers · 14:15 ET · via @AdamSchefter

Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt out Monday against 49ers with groin injury

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Adam Schefter reported the news via John Keim.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that running back is out for Monday's game against the due to a groin injury, citing a story by John Keim.

The running back misses the Week 6 matchup after failing to participate in practice throughout the week. He previously played through the groin issue during Week 5.

With Croskey-Merritt sidelined against the , running backs and Austin Ekeler are in line to take on larger roles in the Washington backfield. Both White and Ekeler are dealing with their own injuries but logged limited practice sessions this week.