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Rachaad White signs contract with Commanders: How RB fits in Washington
Day one of NFL free agency delivers big signings and early winners
Chris Bumbaca recaps day one of NFL free agency, highlighted by Kenneth Walker III landing with the Chiefs and Mike Evans signing with the 49ers.
The NFL quarterback carousel draws more headlines, but the league’s running back carousel has been similarly active this offseason.
The latest move sees former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White heading to the Washington Commanders on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. White was getting his first shot at free agency in 2026 after playing the first four years of his career on a rookie deal with the Bucs.
The 27-year-old running back becomes the 11th player from his position to sign a deal in free agency this offseason, per Spotrac. White joins free agent headliners Travis Etienne (Saints) and Kenneth Walker (Chiefs) in landing with a new team.
White was the Buccaneers’ lead running back during the 2023 season, but he started to lose touches to Bucky Irving in 2024 as the then-rookie (Irving) started to break out. White finished the 2025 season with 572 yards and four touchdowns on 132 carries in 17 games (eight starts).
As the Arizona State product finds a new NFL home, here’s a closer look at his contract, stats and fit with the Commanders:
Rachaad White contract details
Here’s how White’s new contract with the Commanders looks by the numbers:
- Term: One year
- Total contract value: TBA
- Average annual value (AAV): TBA
- Guaranteed money: TBA
This section will be updated.
Rachaad White stats
White hit free agency for the first time this offseason after playing out his four-year rookie deal with the Buccaneers. Here’s how his stats look from his first four seasons in the NFL:
- Rush attempts: 677
- Rushing yards: 2,656
- Yards per attempt: 3.9
- Rushing touchdowns: 14
- Receptions: 205
- Receiving yards: 1,450
- Receiving touchdowns: 11
How does Rachaad White fit with the Commanders?
White joins a Commanders backfield that already features second-year Jacory Croskey-Merritt, the 2025 seventh-round pick who broke out as a rookie last year. He’ll serve as somewhat of a replacement for fellow veteran back Austin Ekeler, who hit free agency this offseason.
White brings value as a greater three-down asset for Washington’s running backs room. Croskey-Merritt managed to tally 805 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground but had only nine receptions as a rookie. Conversely, White has never had fewer than 40 receptions in a year.
The veteran running back also reunites with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, who was Arizona State’s quarterback while White was still playing out his collegiate career with the Sun Devils.
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Winds, heavy rain leave thousands without power across western Washington
WASHINGTON STATE — Strong winds and steady rain moved through western Washington on Wednesday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of customers and toppling trees across the region.
Utilities reported widespread outages as gusty conditions intensified throughout the afternoon and evening.
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As of 11:04 p.m., the following companies have reported the outage numbers below.
The storm brought periods of heavy rain and wind gusts strong enough to bring down tree limbs and power lines in some areas. Crews are working throughout the region to assess damage and restore service.
Utilities urged residents to stay away from downed power lines and report outages through official company websites or hotlines.
They also said conditions are expected to gradually improve as the storm system moves out of the area, though scattered showers may linger.
Before a power outage
- Register life-sustaining and medical equipment with your utility company.
- Consider buying a generator. When installing a generator, follow the instructions carefully. Keep your generator outside and run a cord inside. Don’t connect your generator to main service panels—it’s dangerous! Be sure to place a carbon monoxide detector indoors.
- Make sure your disaster preparedness kit contains light sticks, flashlights, a battery-powered radio with extra batteries and a wind-up clock.
- Have a corded telephone available — cordless phones will not work when the power is out.
- Have a safe alternative heat source and supply of fuel. Never burn charcoal or use a generator indoors.
- If you own an electric garage door opener, know how to open the door without power.
During a power outage
- Turn off lights and electrical appliances except for the refrigerator and freezer.
- Even if it is dark, turn light switches and buttons on lamps or appliances to the “off” position.
- Unplug computers and other sensitive equipment to protect them from possible surges when the power is restored.
- Leave one lamp on so you will know when power is restored. Wait at least 15 minutes after power is restored before turning on other appliances.
- Conserve water, especially if you use well water.
- Never use gas ovens, gas ranges, barbecues or portable or propane heaters for indoor heating—they use oxygen and create carbon monoxide that can cause suffocation.
- Candles can cause a fire. It’s far better to use battery-operated flashlights or glow sticks for lighting.
- Using a kerosene heater, gas lantern or stove inside the house can be dangerous. Maintain proper ventilation at all times to avoid a buildup of toxic fumes, and be sure to have a carbon monoxide detector.
- Stay away from downed power lines and sagging trees with broken limbs.
Keep food safe
- Use and store food carefully to prevent foodborne illness when power outages make refrigeration unavailable.
- Use foods first that can spoil most rapidly.
- Keep doors to refrigerators and freezers closed. Your refrigerator’s freezer will keep food frozen for up to a day. A separate fully-loaded freezer will keep food frozen for two days.
- Use an ice chest packed with ice or snow to keep food cold. Buy dry ice to save frozen food. Do not handle dry ice with your bare hands. Use blocks or bags of ice to save refrigerator foods.
- Use caution if storing food outside during winter to keep it cold. The outside temperature varies, especially in the sun. Frozen food may thaw and refrigerator food may become warm enough to grow bacteria. Food stored outside must be secured from contamination by animals.
- If in doubt, throw it out. Throw out meat, seafood, dairy products and cooked food that does not feel cold.
- Never taste suspect food. Even if food looks and smells fine, illness-causing bacteria may be present.
- If you do experience a power outage, below are ways you can report an outage to your utility company.
Safety Around Fallen Power Lines
Officials say it’s never safe to approach a power line that is on the ground, often called a “downed” power line. These lines can still be energized and electrocute people. You should stay at least 30 feet away from any downed power line and call the utility company to report it. If the fallen line is life-threatening, for example, causing a fire or touching an occupied car, call 911. Read more on power line safety here.
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