Commanders' new addition proves Brian Robinson Jr. exit was inevitable

Brian Robinson Jr. fell out of favor quickly. The Washington Commanders praised him throughout the summer, but plans were already made for his departure before the 2025 campaign. Robinson was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round pick. He wasn't happy about it, taking a veiled swipe at the organization for the way they handled his exit. But this isn't a charity. Adam Peters is running the football operation with ruthless professionalism, and he's doing it well. The backfield threat performed well, but it wasn't enough. And the latest addition to the team's options proves that his farewell was always inevitable. The Commanders took in four running backs onto their roster. Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols, Chris Rodriguez Jr., and seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt all made it. However, that didn't stop Peters from acquiring another intriguing player capable of generating reps if others fall out of favor. Ben Standig, who covers the team independently, reported that the Commanders are sig