MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt returned to his hometown Saturday to help make Thanksgiving a little brighter for local families.

The Montgomery native handed out more than 1,000 turkeys at the Sheridan Heights Community Center, drawing a large crowd of residents eager to meet the NFL player, snap photos and pick up autographed Nike gear. Volunteers also grilled free burgers, creating a festive, tailgate-style atmosphere.

“I can’t even explain in words. It feels amazing,” Croskey-Merritt said. “Just to have the people support me… they keep me going. They make me want to go harder on the field. I can’t even explain the excitement I’m going to have later on reflecting on how everybody came out.”

District 3 City Council member Marche John

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