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Commanders Hold Out Brian Robinson Jr. as Trade Talks Continue Before Roster Cuts

A crowded backfield has Washington exploring a move with his expiring deal keeping expectations for compensation low.

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Jul 24, 2025; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) carries the ball during practice on day two of training camp at OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders lines up during an NFL Football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
Running back Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders celebrates during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Detroit Lions, at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Overview

  • The team is shopping the 26-year-old running back ahead of the Aug. 26 roster cutdown, according to multiple reports.
  • Robinson and the Commanders mutually agreed he would sit out the preseason game against the Bengals to limit injury risk while discussions continue.
  • Head coach Dan Quinn said he and GM Adam Peters met with Robinson about the decision and described the situation as having “a lot of moving parts.”
  • Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt and third-year back Chris Rodriguez impressed in camp and on Monday night, reinforcing depth that could make Robinson expendable.
  • Robinson is in the final year of his rookie contract with a $3.4 million base salary, and reporting indicates a modest trade return is likely with a release possible if no deal materializes.