Commanders RB may have hurt himself doing team's ice bucket challenge
PUBLISHED Aug 20, 2026, 8:40 AM ET
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Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White missed his second consecutive day of practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury, the team confirmed to reporters. While an analyst speculated the injury resulted from a slip during the team's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, head coach Dan Quinn clarified the injury occurred during a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins. White's status is reportedly not considered serious, and the team is holding him out as a precaution. The running back was signed to a one-year, $2 million contract in the offseason. He is expected to play a significant role as a pass-catching option in the backfield this season. His availability for the upcoming preseason game against the Detroit Lions remains uncertain as the team evaluates his recovery.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2014: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge went viral globally to raise awareness.
- · August 2024: Washington Commanders posted a team ice bucket challenge video.
- · Aug 17, 2024: Commanders social media posted video of Rachaad White's challenge.
- · Aug 18, 2024: White missed his first practice, sparking initial speculation.
- · Aug 19, 2024: White missed his second practice due to injury.
- · Aug 19, 2024: Warren Sharp suggests White's injury may be from challenge.
- · Aug 19, 2024: Commanders coach confirms White sustained a hamstring tweak.
- · Current: White is considered day-to-day with a minor hamstring issue.
- · Near Future: Team will evaluate White's readiness for preseason game.
- · Future: White is projected as a key piece of Washington's backfield.
News Intelligence
- Immediate impact: Washington's backfield depth is temporarily thinned in camp.
- Long-term US impact: Minor preseason injury has no significant long-term US impact.
- Affected groups: Commanders fans and fantasy football managers monitoring his status.
- Reader priority: Follow official team injury reports, not social media speculation.
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Commanders coach states White's hamstring injury occurred in practice. https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-rb-rachaad-white-misses-practice-with-hamstring-injury
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