Brian Robinson Jr.
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The Washington Commanders didn't get much in return for trading starting RB Brian Robinson Jr.
The Washington Commanders have a found a new home for starting running back Brian Robinson Jr., but they’re only getting a modest draft pick in return.
A trade was confirmed on Friday, August 22 by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He reported Robinson is set to become a member of the San Francisco 49ers, who are sending just a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft to Washington in return.
Robinson is en route to Levi’s Stadium “to take his physical,” per Schefter.
Running back Brian Robinson is flying to San Francisco to take his physical with the 49ers. If and when he passes the physical, the trade will become official and the 49ers will have a new backup running back. https://t.co/dwGV5omZAw
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 22, 2025
The deal brings the curtain down on Robinson’s tenure with the Commanders, and also serves as an indictment of the draft record of the previous regime. Most of the prime picks selected by former head coach Ron Rivera and general manager Martin Mayhew have been jettisoned for little or no return.
Replacements Dan Quinn and Adam Peters can now focus on constructing a viable running game without Robinson. Their task has been made easier by the emergence of a late-round pick in this year’s draft.
This article will be updated.