Rachaad White

Both Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will be impending free agents in March. A not-so-cryptic tweet by White indicates he won't return to the Bucs in 2026, suggesting a near-certain departure from Tampa Bay.

White has been delegated to change-of-pace duties with Irving gaining 588 yards on 173 carries in 2025 with a touchdown versus White amassing 572 yards on 132 carries. For the first time in his career, White failed to record 50 receptions and did not find the end zone through the air.

White has publicly signaled via social media posts and podcast appearances that he will not return to Tampa Bay, with free agency beginning in March 2026. His departure appears virtually certain.

White has been relegated to change-of-pace duties behind Bucky Irving, who posted 588 rushing yards on 173 carries versus White's 572 yards on 132 carries. White failed to record 50 receptions or a receiving touchdown for the first time in his career.

Washington holds the 7th overall pick with Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love — the consensus top RB prospect — appearing in roughly 25% of mock drafts as the selection; a Love pick would immediately demote White to a passing-down specialist with limited dynasty value.

A 1-year, $2M deal offers zero dynasty security — White could exit Washington after 2026 as another short-term stopgap, capping any long-term dynasty investment thesis.

RB age 27 — entering/past typical value cliff

White hits free agency in March 2026 and could land with a contender seeking RB depth or a change-of-pace back. White recorded over 50 receptions and six receiving touchdowns, and with at least 50 catches in each of his three seasons he has a relatively high floor. A fresh start away from Irving's dominance could restore modest value.

Croskey-Merritt managed only 9 receptions all of 2025 due to ball-security and pass-protection issues that cost him his starter role mid-season. White is the clear incumbent for Daniels' checkdown and screen-pass role.

White is No. 3 in receiving touchdowns (nine), No. 5 in yards after catch (1,432), No. 7 in receptions (153) and No. 7 in receiving yards (1,142) among running backs since 2023. His pass-catching skills remain elite relative to peers.

White ranks No. 3 in receiving touchdowns (9), No. 5 in yards after catch (1,432), and No. 7 in receptions (153) among RBs since 2023. His pass-catching ability provides a floor in PPR formats.

Washington offers White a cleaner path to touches than Tampa Bay, where Bucky Irving was the unquestioned RB1; the Commanders' backfield is thinner and the scheme is more pass-catcher-friendly.

Washington did not draft Jeremiyah Love or any early-round RB. The R6 addition (Kaytron Allen, Penn State) is a between-the-tackles power runner who doesn't compete for White's receiving niche.