US EditionCommanders' Brian Robinson Jr. will not play vs. Bengals as trade speculation ramps up, per report
Brian Robinson Jr. and the Washington Commanders agreed he will not play amid trade talks before the roster cutdown, NFL Media reports.
- Brian Robinson Jr., the Washington Commanders' lead running back, is expected to sit out the team's upcoming second preseason contest against Cincinnati amid ongoing trade discussions.
- Robinson and Washington have agreed that he will sit out upcoming games as the team explores options to trade him or potentially release him before finalizing the 53-man roster.
- Robinson, drafted in the third round in 2022 from Alabama, has appeared in 41 games, rushing for 2,329 yards and 15 touchdowns, overcoming a 2022 shooting and subsequent knee surgery.
- Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury praised the team's running back depth, stating 'six or seven guys in there have a place in this league' and all possess dynamic traits and have played well when given opportunities.
- If no trade occurs soon, the Commanders could cut Robinson, signaling his likely final snap for Washington and reflecting a shift toward younger backs like Chris Rodriguez and rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
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