Commanders keeping Brian Robinson Jr. out
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It appears running back Brian Robinson Jr. may have played his final snap for the Washington Commanders. Amid trade rumors, Robinson did not play in Washington's second preseason matchup vs. the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night and was not even in the stadium.
Hendrickson’s relationship with the Bengals has been rocky for months. The team gave him permission to seek a trade in March, but no trade partner emerged. He also skipped the first week of training camp while he and the franchise negotiated an extension. He did report to camp on July 30 but has not participated in practice.
Amid reports that the Commanders are shopping Brian Robinson Jr, one radio host revealed this is a decision the franchise has been mulling over for awhile.
For the Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals, the biggest storylines for Monday's preseason game were the players not playing. Cincinnati star edge defender Trey Hendrickson remains a hold-in at training camp,
Rumors suggest the Commanders are shopping Brian Robinson Jr., and a potential trade to the Saints could make him the perfect early-down complement to Alvin Kamara in New Orleans.
Now? There's trade buzz, with a report from Jordan Schultz that Washington has "been shopping" Robinson. That could be smoke, but it could also pile on top of what's been an iffy offseason for the running back who will be a free agent next year.
What Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury had to say about his running back Brian Robinson amid preseason.
The Commanders just like any other team have some contract decisions to make. They could very well decide to cut a fan favorite.