Overview

• Multiple outlets, citing FOX Sports insider Jordan Schultz, report that the Commanders are fielding trade calls on Brian Robinson Jr. as of August 18, though no deal has been finalized.
• Robinson enters the final year of his four-year rookie contract, prompting Washington to explore a trade to recoup value ahead of his free agency.
• The team believes veteran backs Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. can absorb Robinson’s workload if he departs.
• Seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s standout preseason performance has reinforced the view that internal replacements are ready.
• Analysts have highlighted teams such as the Cowboys, Chiefs, Texans and Chargers as possible suitors, but Washington must weigh any trade against roster cutdown deadlines and salary-cap implications.