A former Washington Commander has found a new team.
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, running back Brian Robinson Jr. has inked a one-year deal worth $2.5 million with the Atlanta Falcons. This will be Robinson’s third NFL team after he spent the 2025 season with the San Francisco 49ers.
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Robinson began his career with the Commanders after being drafted in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. As a rookie, Robinson earned nine starts with the Commanders, rushing for 797 yards and two touchdowns. It was an impressive debut campaign considering what happened to Robinson off the field.
In August of 2022, Robinson was shot in an attempted robbery. The running back missed several games as a result but was able to make his debut in Week 5 of the 2022 season, less than two months after the shooting.
Robinson was actually very consistent with the Commanders. In his three seasons with the team, Robinson had between 733 and 799 rushing yards each year. However, the team felt comfortable rolling with rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt ahead of the 2025 season, and Robinson was shipped to San Francisco for a late-round pick.
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Robinson played a depth role for the 49ers, but he could have a larger role in Atlanta. Bijan Robinson is the unquestioned starter, but change-of-pace back Tyler Allgeier left for the Arizona Cardinals this offseason, meaning Robinson should be RB2.
This could end up being the perfect landing spot for Robinson. There should be plenty of carries available and the running back could have a nice market next offseason if he performs well.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: RB Brian Robinson Jr. signs with Falcons