Three potential trade destinations for Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr.

While the Washington Commanders may have found their franchise quarterback in Jayden Daniels, the franchise has signaled a lack of confidence in the current state of its other skill positions. 

Terry McLaurin's future with the franchise has been hanging in the balance for weeks as the Pro Bowler attempts to cash in on a career-best season. However, unlike McLaurin, who has a chance of returning to Washington on a new contract, Brian Robinson Jr.'s tenure with the Commanders appears to be coming to an end just weeks before the 2025 NFL season kicks off.

Washington is reportedly shopping Robinson Jr. despite lacking reliable depth behind him. Austin Ekeler isn't the talent he used to be, so unless the team has big plans for seventh-round pick Jacory Croskey Merritt, the Commanders could be looking to upgrade their running back corps in a corresponding move.

Robinson Jr. was never a top-tier back during his time in Washington, but the 2022 third-rounder has proven to be a reliable runner during his young career. He may not be the most exciting option, but after an eight-touchdown campaign, Robinson Jr. should have his fair share of potential suitors in the trade market.

Here are three of them.

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys' running back depth is so thin that Robinson Jr. would easily be the most talented member of their backfield.

As long as CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott are in town, Dallas will be a pass-first team. But that doesn't mean that the franchise should settle for arguably the NFL's worst backfield. Javonte Williams has continued to disappoint, despite being given every chance with the Denver Broncos. Meanwhile, Miles Sanders has failed to produce even in a backup role in recent years.

The Cowboys could be hoping for fifth-round back Jaydon Blue to make an early impact, but that's a dangerously optimistic desire for a team with playoff aspirations. As things currently stand, no organization needs Robinson Jr.'s services more than Dallas.

San Francisco 49ers

Yes, the San Francisco 49ers boast one of football's most dominant backs in Christian McCaffrey. But the three-time Pro Bowler proved once again last season that his health can't be trusted.

With Jordan Mason now with the Minnesota Vikings, the Niners will heavily rely on Isaac Guerendo should their star go down again. Guerendo performed admirably as a third-stringer in 2024, but even he couldn't avoid the injury bug that ravaged San Francisco's backfield last season.

The 49ers have more talent than most teams do at running back, but the top of their depth chart carries concerning injury risk. If San Francisco does decide to make a play for Robinson Jr., who has played at least 12 games in each of his three seasons, the franchise would be adding notable durability to its backfield. 

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins also possess a promising running back in De'Von Achane, but after news that the 23-year-old could be out for weeks, the team would be wise to add reinforcements. 

The Dolphins currently don't have reliable production behind Achane. The franchise would be forced to rely on several unproven talents should he miss any regular-season action.

Robinson Jr. would certainly shore up Miami's depth concerns. But he'd also serve as a valuable change-of-pace back as a power runner next to Achane, who has thrived as a pass-catcher.