Robinson plays for Commanders 6 weeks since getting shot
2 years, 2 months ago

Robinson plays for Commanders 6 weeks since getting shot

Associated Press  

— Brian Robinson Jr. soaked in the ovation from fans when he ran out of the tunnel for his NFL debut, then he was ready to put what happened in late August behind him. That’s what helped me make the progress that I’ve made.” Robinson practiced Wednesday and was activated off the non-football injury list Saturday. You know he’s ready to roll.” Robinson, 23, was shot twice in the right leg Aug. 28 in Washington, and the bullet that struck his right knee missed all the bones and ligaments. “I really can’t explain the feeling of getting back out on the field,” Robinson said. “Today everything finally came to the light, and I’m just so blessed to be back out there.” The third-round pick out of Alabama was expected to be the team’s starting running back after an impressive training camp and preseason.

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Rams WR Demarcus Robinson not suspended, will play Sunday after arrest on DUI suspicion
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rams WR Demarcus Robinson not suspended, will play Sunday after arrest on DUI suspicion

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Receiver Demarcus Robinson will not be suspended by the Los Angeles Rams this week after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Robinson will be available to play when the Rams visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. The league has a process as well.” Robinson was arrested early …

Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is out against the Steelers with a hamstring injury
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is out against the Steelers with a hamstring injury

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. will not play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers because of a hamstring injury. It’s up to them.” Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig and safety Terrell Edmunds are out, while special teams contributors Tyler Matakevich and Ben Skowronek are questionable. Rookie center Zach Frazier is set to start missing two games with an …

Brian Robinson Jr. Aiming for Return from Knee Injury Against Panthers
2 months, 1 week ago

Brian Robinson Jr. Aiming for Return from Knee Injury Against Panthers

Associated Press  

Brian Robinson Jr. is aiming to return from a knee injury when the Commanders host the Panthers. He is a key player for the team, leading the team with 325 yards rushing and five touchdown runs. Despite missing the Ravens game, Robinson still leads the team with 325 yards rushing and five touchdown runs. He also has eight catches for …

Packers’ Aaron Jones ‘highly unlikely’ to play Thursday against Lions
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers’ Aaron Jones ‘highly unlikely’ to play Thursday against Lions

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says running back Aaron Jones’ knee problem makes him “highly unlikely” to play Thursday at Detroit but likely won’t require him to go on injured reserve. LaFleur said Musgrave’s abdominal injury required a trip to the hospital and added that “certainly it was a scary situation.” “He’s got a pretty …

Commanders’ Robinson feels ‘night and day’ a year since being shot in an attempted robbery
1 year, 3 months ago

Commanders’ Robinson feels ‘night and day’ a year since being shot in an attempted robbery

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Brian Robinson Jr.'s introduction to the NFL a year ago was humming along smoothly, with his training camp and preseason performances putting him on course to be the Washington Commanders’ top running back. “I feel night and day from like last year,” Robinson said. People should expect a lot great things to come when you compare all …

Falcons’ Bijan Robinson hopes to carve a new, more profitable path for NFL running backs
1 year, 4 months ago

Falcons’ Bijan Robinson hopes to carve a new, more profitable path for NFL running backs

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Bijan Robinson is all of a week into his first NFL training camp. Yet, before he ever takes a handoff for the Atlanta Falcons, Robinson recognizes that he’s in a unique position to help carve a new, more profitable path for the league’s most beleaguered position. “There is no rule that says ‘You don’t have your …

Jaguars LT Cam Robinson embraces temporary backup role while preparing for 4-game suspension
1 year, 4 months ago

Jaguars LT Cam Robinson embraces temporary backup role while preparing for 4-game suspension

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson is a backup for the first time in six years. I just got to be more careful and be more cautious about what I’m putting into my system.” Robinson first learned about the failed drug test in January, but the appeals process took more than five months before he learned the …

Brian Robinson powers Commanders to sixth win in 7 games: Is Washington postseason bound?
2 years ago

Brian Robinson powers Commanders to sixth win in 7 games: Is Washington postseason bound?

New York Times  

The Washington Commanders picked up their third victory in a row with a 19-13 win against the Falcons on Sunday afternoon. With less than one minute to play, defensive back Kendall Fuller sealed the Washington win with an interception in the end zone off of a tipped Marcus Mariota pass that was intended for Cordarrelle Patterson. The Falcons gained yards …

17-year-old arrested in August shooting of Commanders RB
2 years, 1 month ago

17-year-old arrested in August shooting of Commanders RB

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., police on Wednesday announced that a 17-year-old male had been arrested in relation to the August shooting of Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee said the young man has been charged with assault with intent to rob while armed. Robinson first took the field during the season’s fifth …

Commanders to activate Brian Robinson 5 weeks after he suffered gunshot wounds: Source
2 years, 2 months ago

Commanders to activate Brian Robinson 5 weeks after he suffered gunshot wounds: Source

New York Times  

The Washington Commanders will activate Brian Robinson from the non-football injury list five weeks after the running back was shot in an apparent robbery attempt against him, a source confirmed to The Athletic on Saturday. Commanders RB Brian Robinson on his first practice since suffering two gunshot wounds: "It was beautiful." 🎥 @BenStandig | @BrianR_4 pic.twitter.com/c9OLseKNel — The Athletic NFL …

Commanders’ Robinson practices for 1st time since shooting
2 years, 2 months ago

Commanders’ Robinson practices for 1st time since shooting

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — The moment doctors told Brian Robinson Jr. he would be able to play football again after being shot in an attempted robbery, his thoughts shifted to what it would take to get back on the field. “But nothing really surprises me about him.” Robinson was not able to address details of the incident because there’s an ongoing …

Commanders’ Brian Robinson returns to practice five weeks after being shot
2 years, 2 months ago

Commanders’ Brian Robinson returns to practice five weeks after being shot

New York Times  

Commanders running back Brian Robinson returned to practice Wednesday, five weeks after sustaining gunshot wounds in an apparent robbery attempt against him. “It was just a beautiful day for me, honestly.” Commanders RB Brian Robinson on his first practice since suffering two gunshot wounds: "It was beautiful." 🎥 @BenStandig | @BrianR_4 pic.twitter.com/c9OLseKNel — The Athletic NFL October 5, 2022 “I’ve …

Commanders’ Brian Robinson close, but injuries mount with Jahan Dotson, Sam Cosmi
2 years, 2 months ago

Commanders’ Brian Robinson close, but injuries mount with Jahan Dotson, Sam Cosmi

New York Times  

Brian Robinson is returning from gunshot wounds, Jahan Dotson is injured and likely to miss time, Chase Young remains in limbo, the embattled offensive line is facing more changes, and a hopeful Ron Rivera feels a little cursed. “Tremendous frustration,” Rivera said Monday afternoon about Dotson’s injury. “We’ll go through all that stuff once we get to that point.” Considering …

Robinson to miss 1st 4 Commanders games after being shot
2 years, 3 months ago

Robinson to miss 1st 4 Commanders games after being shot

Associated Press  

— Brian Robinson Jr. will miss at least the Washington Commanders’ first four games of the NFL season after being shot during at attempted robbery last weekend. The team put the rookie running back on the non-football injury list Thursday, a move that makes Washington’s game Oct. 9 against Tennessee the first game Robinson will be eligible to play. “Knowing …

Commanders prepare to play without Robinson after shooting
2 years, 3 months ago

Commanders prepare to play without Robinson after shooting

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Brian Robinson Jr. is out of the hospital and on the road to recovery after being shot twice in his right leg during an attempted robbery last weekend. “Fortunately, we had good depth at running back.” Antonio Gibson moves back into the starting role, and Jonathan Williams made the team — something that was in question before …

Commanders’ Robinson says he had surgery after shooting
2 years, 3 months ago

Commanders’ Robinson says he had surgery after shooting

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. said Monday he underwent surgery a day after being shot in what the NFL team described as an attempted robbery or carjacking. “He was in a really good place,” said Rivera, who visited Robinson at the hospital Sunday night along with owners Dan and Tanya Snyder, team president Jason …

After Brian Robinson scare, Commanders feel ‘very fortunate’ rookie RB is OK
2 years, 3 months ago

After Brian Robinson scare, Commanders feel ‘very fortunate’ rookie RB is OK

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — Irony and fear walloped Ron Rivera. “I’ve gotten several phone calls as a head coach, unfortunately,” Rivera, a head coach since 2011, said following Monday’s practice. The initial sense was Robinson was not in grave danger, “but we weren’t sure,” the head coach added. There is no timeline, but as I said, everything was very positive.” Around …

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