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Commanders Sign Former College Teammate of QB Jayden Daniels
The move reunites the quarterback with his former Arizona State backfield mate Rachaad White.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:18pm
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The Washington Commanders have signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White to a one-year contract, reuniting him with his former college teammate, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. White and Daniels played together at Arizona State, forming a dynamic offensive duo, and the Commanders are hoping their existing chemistry will help boost the team's struggling offense.
Why it matters
The Commanders are looking to get their offense back on track after a disappointing 2025 season, and the addition of White, a versatile running back with strong receiving skills, should provide a reliable backfield presence to complement Daniels as he continues his development. Their prior experience playing together at the college level could allow the Commanders to quickly integrate new offensive concepts.
The details
During the 2021 season at Arizona State, Daniels led the Sun Devils' offense while White emerged as one of the most versatile backs in the Pac-12, rushing for 1,006 yards and 15 touchdowns while also catching 43 passes for 456 yards. Their chemistry and complementary skill sets gave Arizona State a balanced offensive attack. The Commanders are hoping to replicate that success at the NFL level as they look to build around Daniels.
- The Commanders signed Rachaad White to a one-year contract on March 12, 2026.
- Daniels and White played together at Arizona State during the 2021 college football season.
The players
Jayden Daniels
The Washington Commanders' starting quarterback, who played with Rachaad White at Arizona State University.
Rachaad White
A former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back who has signed a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders, reuniting him with his former college teammate Jayden Daniels.
What’s next
The Commanders will look to quickly integrate White into their offense and capitalize on the existing chemistry between him and Daniels as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season.
The takeaway
The Commanders' signing of Rachaad White represents an intriguing move that could pay dividends for their offense, as the running back's familiarity and chemistry with quarterback Jayden Daniels from their college days at Arizona State could help the team quickly develop a balanced and versatile attack.
