Nick Cross is an American professional football safety currently playing for the Washington Commanders in the National Football League. Selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of the University of Maryland, Cross spent four seasons in Indianapolis before signing a two-year contract with Washington in March 2026. This news archive tag collects articles, interviews, game reports, and updates covering his professional career, including his college highlights as a Terrapin, his Combine and draft coverage, his development with the Colts from 2022 through 2025, and his transition to the Commanders’ defensive backfield.