US Edition49ers Bolster Injury-Hit Backfield by Acquiring Brian Robinson From Washington
Brian Robinson Jr., a reliable running back nearing free agency, was traded by the Washington Commanders to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.
- On Friday, the Washington Commanders traded running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round pick, ESPN's Adam Schefter confirmed.
- Earlier this month, Washington began shopping running back Brian Robinson Jr., who is entering the final year of his four-year rookie contract as a pending free agent.
- Washington agreed to cover some of the $3.4 million owed to Brian Robinson Jr. this season, and two people familiar with the deal said it will finalize after his San Francisco physical.
- The Commanders will save $3.3 million in cap space, while San Francisco 49ers gain depth behind Christian McCaffrey and add a power element to their backfield.
- Robinson's career includes 2,329 rushing yards and steady production, overcoming being shot during an attempted robbery on Aug. 28, 2022, across three seasons.
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Washington Commanders Trade RB Brian Robinson To San Francisco 49ers
The Washington Commanders have finally found a trade partner for Brian Robinson Jr. According to multiple reports, the Commanders have traded running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Robinson did not play in Washington’s preseason game Monday vs. Cincinnati, signaling the end of his relationship […]
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Commanders trade RB Brian Robinson to 49ers for draft pick
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers added a proven running back to their injury-depleted group by acquiring Brian Robinson from the Washington Commanders for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Two people familiar with the deal said the trade will be finalized once Robinson passes a physical. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn’t been announced. ESPN first reported the deal. San Francisco was in need of adding …
Commanders trade RB Brian Robinson Jr. to 49ers for draft pick
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers added a proven running back to their injury-depleted group by acquiring Brian Robinson from the Washington Commanders for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Two people familiar with the deal said the trade will be finalized once Robinson passes a physical. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn’t been announced. ESPN first reported the deal. San Francisco was in need of adding …
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