Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. inactive vs. Cowboys
Dec 20, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (36) runs against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips (50) during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. will not play in Thursday afternoon's game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md.
His availability for the game became a talking point earlier Thursday morning after he was added to the injury report as questionable due to an illness.
Rodriguez, 25, has 96 carries for 435 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games this season for the Commanders (4-11), who have lost nine of their past 10 games.
In addition to Rodriguez, Washington listed the following players as inactive: quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota, linebacker Nick Bellore, defensive tackle Daron Payne and left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Sam Hartman was listed as the emergency third quarterback.
As for the Cowboys (6-8-1), they listed linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, wide receiver Ryan Flournoy, cornerback Caelen Carson, running back Jaydon Blue, and defensive tackles Jay Toia and Perrion Winfrey as inactive.
--Field Level Media
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