Washington Commanders rookie RB Brian Robinson in stable condition after being shot multiple times

Multiple reports out of the Washington, D.C. Metro area say Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson is in stable condition after being shot multiple times. 

The story was broken by NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay, who says the incident was an attempted robbery. His sources say the injuries sustained were not life threatening. 

Washington Post reporter Nicki Jhabvala says Robinson is in stable condition. 

NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reports that at least two bullets struck Robinson in his lower body. 

Commanders rookie Brian Robinson was shot multiple times Sunday in an attempted robbery

In a statement, a DC Metro Police spokesman said the shooting occurred just before 6:00 pm local time along the H Street Corridor near Ben’s Chili Bowl in the northeast part of the city. The spokesman added they are looking for two juveniles in relation to the shooting. 

This incident occurred just as rumors began to circulate that Robinson could be named the starting running back for the newly named Commanders over veteran Antonio Gibson. 

Commanders head coach Ron Rivera had been pleased with the progress Robinson had been making and the impact he’s had on the team in the preseason. 

‘I think he’s a big, strong, powerful, downhill runner, more so than anything else. He does have a little bit of shake to him, but I think if you look at it, Antonio (Gibson) is a little more of an elusive guy, more off the edge where with Brian, we can take it inside or we can take it off the edge just overall.’ 

Robinson was selected in the third round of this year’s NFL draft out of the University of Alabama. 

Last season with the Crimson Tide, Robinson grabbed career highs in carries (271), rushing yards (1,343), and rushing touchdowns (14).

Additionally, he set career receiving records with the most catches (35), receiving yards (296) and receiving touchdowns (2).

He’s a player that Alabama coach Nick Saban is going to miss in Tuscaloosa. 

Robinson had an electric performance in last year’s Cotton Bowl, grabbing 204 rushing yards and averaging 7.8 yards per carry.  

‘Well, we love it when B-Rob gets rolling,’ Saban said during his postgame interview. 

‘He did a fantastic job, the offensive line did a really good job in the run game. So I’m really proud of B-Rob. He’s a fine young man. And to come back to play this year, he’s really created a lot of value for himself.’ 

Robinson has received praise during the preseason from head coach Ron Rivera and others