Brian Robinson Jr. Fantasy RB
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| Height / Weight | 6'1" / 228 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Mar 22, 1999(23) |
| College | Alabama |
| Experience | 0 Years |
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Brian Robinson Jr. NEWS
Brian Robinson Jr. Ruled Out Against Dallas
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) has officially been ruled out for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Commanders will be without both Robinson and Antonio Gibson (foot, knee), who was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. Robinson had a very impressive first NFL season, considering he was shot in the knee in training camp and didn't make his debut until Week 5. He'll finish with 205 carries for 797 yards (3.9 yards per carry) and two touchdowns, adding nine catches on 12 targets for 60 yards and another score in 12 games. Robinson eventually became Washington's lead back and should enter 2023 as their primary ball-carrier on early downs. With Robinson and Gibson out against Dallas, expect Jonathan Williams to see most of the backfield work, with Jaret Patterson backing him up.
Jan 6, 2023 • 5:50 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Jr. Not Practicing On Thursday
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) is missing from practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. The Commanders also put Antonio Gibson (foot, knee) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, so the team would be left with Jonathan Williams and Jaret Patterson in their backfield in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys if Robinson isn't healthy enough to play. Washington is already eliminated from postseason contention, so even if Robinson practices on Friday and is cleared to play Sunday, there's a very real possibility that he's limited this weekend in the final game of the 2022 season. Check back on Friday for the 23-year-old's official status heading into the weekend.
Jan 5, 2023 • 5:35 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Expected To Start On Thursday
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson is expected to start on Thursday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. Robinson led the team's backfield in the Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans in his NFL debut, so this shouldn't be a huge surprise. But it's a great story for the 23-year-old, who got a late start to the season after undergoing surgery following gunshot wounds during an attempted robbery before the start of the season. He had nine carries for 22 yards last week and will be Washington's primary option on early downs moving forward. However, the presence of both Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic will keep his upside limited, making him more of an RB3/flex option in his second career game.
Oct 13, 2022 • 7:20 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Likely To Have Snap Count In Debut
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson (leg) is expected to play on a snap count as he makes his NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans in Week 5, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Robinson was shot twice during a robbery attempt in the preseason, but he has progressed nicely and is on track to play Sunday. Still, between being the Commanders' third-string running back and playing on a limited snap count, the rookie should be left on your bench in fantasy football.
Oct 9, 2022 • 12:23 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Will Play Against Titans
The Washington Commanders are activating rookie running back Brian Robinson (knee) from the Non-Football Injury list on Saturday, and he will make his NFL debut in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans, according to sources. The 23-year-old has made an incredible recovery since being shot multiple times in a robbery attempt just before the start of the season. It remains to be seen how big a role he'll have in his first game alongside Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic, but it's worth noting that Robinson was in prime position to have a significant role in Washington's backfield to open his rookie season before he was shot. It makes sense for fantasy managers to wait and see how the Commanders use Robinson in his first game, but he's certainly a must-stash in all leagues.
Oct 8, 2022 • 4:05 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Officially Designated To Return To Practice
The Washington Commanders officially announced Wednesday that rookie running back Brian Robinson (knee) has been designated to return to practice this week. It means that Robinson could make his NFL debut in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans this Sunday after he was shot in an attempted robbery just before the start of the season. The Commanders have 21 days to officially activate the third-round rookie. Before suffering multiple gunshot wounds to his right leg, Robinson was in line to have a significant workload alongside Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic, so his impending return is bad news for both Gibson and McKissic. However, fantasy managers should temper expectations for Robinson's role whenever he makes his NFL debut.
Oct 5, 2022 • 4:07 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Will Return To Practice Wednesday
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that rookie running back Brian Robinson (knee) will come off the Non-Football Injury list and the team will start his 21-day clock to return on Wednesday. Robinson was cleared by doctors to practice, and Rivera said it looks "very promising" that the 23-year-old could make his NFL debut in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. It wouldn't be surprising if the Commanders take it slow with Robinson, but once he is ready to contribute, it will be bad news for both Antonio Gibson and pass-catching back J.D. McKissic. Before being shot in an attempted robbery in D.C. just before the start of the regular season, Robinson was trending towards leading Washington's backfield. If he remains available on your league's waiver wire, scoop him up now and stash him.
Oct 3, 2022 • 11:48 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Close To Being Activated
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson (knee) is expected to be activated from the reserve/non-football injury list early this week, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Although this doesn't necessarily mean that Robinson will play in Week 5, he is making clear progress and should make his NFL debut very soon. Rapoport writes, "Robinson did a simulated series this week with the strength and conditioning staff, mimicking what it will be like in an NFL game. He came out of it with positive reviews." The Alabama product had been making a case to earn the starting job over Antonio Gibson this summer before being sidelined with gunshot wounds from a robbery attempt.
Oct 2, 2022 • 12:48 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Responding Well To Ramped-Up Drills
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson (leg) is impressing head coach Ron Rivera with his response to his ramped-up rehab process. Robinson will be out of action for a minimum of two more games, but his progress is encouraging considering how quickly he is improving. Antonio Gibson has been handling work as the primary ball carrier in his absence, but we could be looking at a pretty evenly split backfield once Robinson is in game shape. The Commanders' coaching staff has said they would like to get Gibson in space more, so Robinson could handle duties as a ball carrier while Gibson, who was a wide receiver in college, handles more of a pass-catching role. Robinson can be stashed on benches until his return to action.
Sep 23, 2022 • 6:16 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Back At Practice Field
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson was seen on the practice field for the first time since being the victim of an attempted armed robbery on August 28th. While he wasn't wearing pads, it was a great sign that the former Alabama running back was already back on the field with his teammates. He's still likely a few weeks away from seeing game action, but with the agility drills he completed last week along with this appearance, he should be making his return sooner rather than later. Robinson should be stashed on benches in most leagues as a Week 5 return is looking like a possibility.
Sep 22, 2022 • 5:14 AM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Practicing On Side Field
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson (knee) is working on a side field during the team's practice session on Wednesday, and reporters said that Robinson showed no obvious signs of discomfort while doing agility work and riding a stationary bike. The 23-year-old was shot in the knee and glute during a robbery attempt in late August and was put on the Non-Football Injury list, meaning he has to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. The Commanders fully believe that Robinson has a chance to play this year, but it remains to be seen when he'll make his NFL debut. The third-round appeared set for a significant early down role over Antonio Gibson before he was shot, so it will be interesting to see how Washington's backfield changes if/when Robinson makes it back. He deserves to be stashed in all fantasy formats.
Sep 14, 2022 • 4:53 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Targeting Week 5 Return
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson, who was shot twice in the leg during a robbery attempt in August, has a "realistic chance" to return in Week 5, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He is currently on the Non-Football Injury List, which means that he is ineligible to return any sooner than Week 5. The rookie had been vying for the starting running back role in training camp thanks to his own success and Antonio Gibson's fumbling issues. Robinson should be rostered in all dynasty leagues and is an intriguing stash in season-long redraft formats, especially if your league utilizes IR spots.
Sep 11, 2022 • 12:13 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Ditches His Crutches
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that the swelling in rookie running back Brian Robinson's knee has gone down "an awful lot" and he's off crutches. Robinson was placed on the Non-Football Injury list after he was shot multiple times in an attempted robbery in D.C. last week. The 23-year-old will be forced to miss the first four games of the regular season, but he appears to be making good progress in the meantime. He's still a good stash candidate in fantasy leagues, though, as he was set to open the year as the primary early down back over Antonio Gibson before getting shot. Gibson should now see most of the early down work for Washington, with pass-catching back J.D. McKissic operating mostly on third downs and obvious passing situations.
Sep 7, 2022 • 6:18 PM | RotoBallerCommanders Place Brian Robinson On Reserve List
The Washington Commanders are placing rookie running back Brian Robinson on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list, sidelining him for at least the first four games. This update comes as no surprise after the report that he was shot twice as the victim of a robbery. The decision to place him on IR removes the possibility of him returning in the first four weeks but does not eliminate him from playing later in the year. The earliest he can return is Week 5, but it's difficult to assess whether that is a realistic scenario at this time. The Commanders will move forward with Antonio Gibson, J.D. McKissic, and Jonathan Williams as their backfield. Gibson is the favorite for the early-down role while McKissic projects to be their pass-catcher, both of which could be top-36 options depending on the success of this offense.
Sep 1, 2022 • 2:11 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson On The Initial 53-Man Roster
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson is on the team's initial 53-man roster, and Jonathan Williams was also added as the third running back behind Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic, likely until Robinson is healthy. Robinson's inclusion on the 53-man roster seems like an indication that the team believes he'll be back sooner than the four-game mandate with Injured Reserve. The 23-year-old was released from the hospital on Monday after being shot twice on Sunday in an armed robbery attempt in D.C. He was set to open the season as the primary early down ball-carrier, but that role should now go to Gibson, with McKissic working on passing downs.
Aug 30, 2022 • 6:14 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Released From Hospital
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson was released from the hospital on Monday, one day after being shot twice in an armed robbery attempt in D.C. According to a source, he'll meet with team doctors on Tuesday to determine the extent of his rehab, but Washington remains optimistic about his chances of playing in 2022. Head coach Ron Rivera said the team is uncertain when Robinson will be able to return. The 23-year-old underwent surgery and could be placed on the Non-Football Injury list, which would force him to miss at least the first four games. The third-rounder was trending towards being the primary back on early downs entering the regular season, but that will now fall to Antonio Gibson, with J.D. McKissic working on passing downs.
Aug 30, 2022 • 4:05 PM | RotoBallerOptimism That Brian Robinson Can Return This Year
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that doctors are optimistic about rookie running back Brian Robinson's recovery and his return this season. However, it's a fluid situation after Robinson was shot multiple times during a robbery attempt in D.C. on Sunday night. Team officials will talk to doctors later on Monday to get a further update on Robinson's status. It was terrible timing for the 23-year-old, as he was gaining steam as the team's primary early-down back over Antonio Gibson before Sunday night's incident. Washington could place Robinson on the Non-Football Injury list, which would cause him to miss at least the first four games of the season. He's now one to avoid in shallow fantasy leagues due to his uncertain timetable for a return.
Aug 29, 2022 • 6:28 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson "In A Really Good Place"
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that rookie running back Brian Robinson is "in a really good place" after he was the victim of an attempted robbery and was shot multiple times on Sunday night. Robinson could be released from the hospital on Monday and is doing as well as possible, given the circumstances. It's great news for the 23-year-old, but there remains no timetable for his return to the field for the Commanders. Fantasy managers will want to check back for further updates on his status throughout the week, but unfortunately this has caused his stock to fall as an RB3/flex in upcoming drafts. There's a chance he could be placed on the Non-Football Injury list, which would mean he'd miss at least the first four games of the 2022 season.
Aug 29, 2022 • 4:03 PM | RotoBallerBrian Robinson Injured In Attempted Robbery
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson was shot during an attempted robbery on Sunday. The rookie back was reportedly shot multiple times, but appears to be in stable condition. The early reports are this is a non-life threatening injury, which is great to hear. There should be more details on this situation soon, but at least Robinson is in stable condition right now.
Aug 28, 2022 • 11:07 PM | RotoBaller
