Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr. makes appearance at team facility two days after shooting
Brian Robinson Jr., the rookie running back who was pushing for a starting spot in the Washington Commanders offense, was shot two times Sunday during an attempted robbery. By Monday he was recovering from surgery, but in good spirits and active on his social media accounts.
And by Tuesday, he was back at the Commanders team facility, on crutches and bandaged up, but ready to rejoin his teammates in the film room if not on the field.
Robinson and his coaching staff were all smiles as they greeted each other. It was another positive development following a scary situation for the former University of Alabama player.
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And like a good rookie, he remembered to bring snacks for the running back room: a family-sized pack of Oreos.
Head coach Ron Rivera told reporters Monday that Robinson was in “a really good place.” Per reports, the bullets managed to avoid catastrophic damage, leaving the door open for the rookie to make his NFL debut in 2022.
Robinson still has a long way to go to get back into training camp shape. If Tuesday is any indication, he’ll embrace the challenge with good spirits. And cookies.