Commanders RB Brian Robinson: Surgery went ‘well’

Aug 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson (8) reacts after a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders' Brian Robinson on Instagram following shooting: 'Surgery went well! Thanks for the prayers!'

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 8/29/22

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson took to social media Monday morning to give fans an update on his status after he was shot multiple times on Sunday during an attempted carjacking. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Robinson was shot in the glute and lower leg (non-life threatening injuries) and hasn't been ruled out yet for the 2022 season.

From Brian Robinson’s IG https://t.co/xooapdtAps pic.twitter.com/SerOFWK2QX
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 29, 2022

The shooting occurred in Washington, D.C. and the rookie back was transported to a local hospital.

Robinson led the SEC in rushing touchdowns (14) in 2021 and registered 1,343 rushing yards, 35 receptions, 296 receiving yards and two scores through the air in his final year at Alabama. In 45 college games over five seasons, he rushed for 2,704 yards and 29 touchdowns, averaging 5.0 yards per carry.

The 23-year-old Robinson was selected by the Commanders in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Washington head coach Ron Rivera spoke to reporters on Monday about the scary situation.

#Commanders coach Ron Rivera says RB Brian Robinson is “in a really good place” after being the victim last night in an attempted robbery.
Some notes:
— Could be released from the hospital today.
— He’s doing as well as possible given circumstances.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 29, 2022

Rivera said he drove to the hospital with RB coach Randy Jordan. Rivera said he was watching film with Jordan -- of Robinson -- when he got the call about the shooting.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 29, 2022

Rivera said after they hear from doctors later today, they'll determine whether or not to put Robinson on the non-football injury list. If they do that, he would miss the first four games.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 29, 2022

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