In the midst of their preparation for the 2025 season, the Washington Commanders made some roster alterations in the trade market. Days removed from the deal, the front office received a fair grade for its recent dealings.
Looking at Washington’s roster, one glaring issue was its crowded running back corps. Understanding there’s only so many touches to go around, Adam Peters decided to part with an established homegrown talent.
Last weekend, reports emerged that Washington had made Brian Robinson Jr. available in trade talks. Not long after, he found himself on the move to a new home in the NFC.
On Friday, the Commanders agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers. The deal was made official on Sunday afternoon after Robinson passed his physical.
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Washington Commanders receive promising grade for Brian Robinson Jr. trade
On Sunday, ESPN’s Seth Walder and Ben Solak did a report card for all the recent trades that have transpired in the NFL. In the case of the Robinson Jr. deal, Washington ended up getting a better grade than the 49ers.
The Commanders received a B for the draft compensation they brought back, while San Francisco landed a B-.
“Robinson, a third-round pick in 2022, has amassed between 733 and 799 rushing yards in each of his three seasons in Washington,” wrote Solak and Walder. “He has also consistently gotten what’s blocked for him but not much more: He has recorded either 0.1 or 0.2 rush yards over expectation in each of his three seasons, per NFL Next Gen Stats. It’s possible that veteran Jeremy McNichols could get some of the goal-line work.”
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Robinson Jr. began his tenure in Washington in 2022 after being drafted in the third round. After overcoming massive odds to start his career, he emerged as a primary option for the Commanders in the backfield. Robinson Jr. now finishes his tenure with the franchise with 2,329 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns across 41 appearances.
Now with the 49ers, Robinson Jr. has a chance to share the backfield with one of the NFL‘s top RBs in Christian McCaffrey.
As for the Commanders, they’ll be moving forward with Austin Ekeler as the go-to option at running back. Robinson Jr.’s departure also opens up the door for someone like Jacory Croskey-Merritt to seize a larger role in the offense.
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