Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. runs for a touchdown against Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone. Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Commanders could trade Brian Robinson Jr., per insider

Originally posted on Washington Commanders on SI
By Jeremy Brener | Last updated Aug 17, 2025 6:34 PM ET

The Washington Commanders are trying to make a change in the backfield, according to FOX Sports insider Jordan Schultz.

"Sources: The Commanders have been shopping RB Brian Robinson Jr. to teams around the NFL," Schultz tweeted. "The former 3rd-round pick out of Alabama is entering the final year of his contract.

"RB Brian Robinson Jr. has been highly productive through his first three seasons — rushing for 2,300+ yards and scoring 20 TDs, all while coming back from being shot before his rookie year.

"Washington likes its RB depth, but Robinson is available for the right price."

#Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. has been highly productive through his first three seasons — rushing for 2,300+ yards and scoring 20 TDs, all while coming back from being shot before his rookie year.

Washington likes its RB depth, but Robinson is available for the right price. https://t.co/8HWJRYaBhq
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 17, 2025

Robinson Jr. could be traded

Robinson, 26, ran for a career-high 799 yards and eight touchdowns with the Commanders last season, but now that he is a free agent in March, the team could part ways with him sooner.

The Commanders have Austin Ekeler as a backup and rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt has been exciting to watch during training camp, so Washington may feel comfortable with the two of them carrying the ball in the 2025 season.