Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson was shot twice in an attempted robbery Sunday, released from the hospital Monday and made his return to the team facility all in a span of two days.
On Tuesday, the Commanders posted video of Robinson greeting his coaches while on crutches and carrying a sleeve of Oreo's to share with the running backs room.
B-Rob made sure to fulfill his rookie duties of getting snacks for the RB room pic.twitter.com/kYUylUFVxm
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 30, 2022
Robinson, 23, was Washington's third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft after finishing his senior season at Alabama with 1,639 yards from scrimmage, 14 rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns. A pair of gunshots reportedly struck Robinson in the glute and knee with neither causing significant damage.
According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the bullet that entered Robinson's knee exited without damaging any of the "major parts of the knee," including ligaments, tendons, and bone.
From NFL Now on @nflnetwork: #Commanders RB Brian Robinson is extremely fortunate a bullet that passed through his knee missed all of the vital parts of the joint. His timeline is TBD. pic.twitter.com/UxOmw9H8Rx
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 30, 2022
The Commanders announced Tuesday that Robinson made the team's 53-man roster, although a timetable for his return has yet to be determined. Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic are expected to take the bulk of the carries for the team as Robinson recovers.
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