Brian Robinson Jr. injury update: Commanders RB hurts ankle vs. Cowboys, returns to game
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. suffered an injury in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12.
The second-year running back exited the game and went to the locker room with an apparent ankle injury. Luckily for Washington and Robinson, it looked like he avoided anything serious for the time being.
Robinson is in the midst of an outstanding 2024 season, and his absence would result in a significant loss for the Commanders' offense. He has scored seven touchdowns in eight healthy games this season.
Here's the latest on the Commander's running back's status:
Brian Robinson Jr. injury update
Robinson would return to the game after a locker room visit. He was initially listed as "questionable" from the Commanders.
Brian Robinson Jr. left the game early in the first quarter, with 11:25 on the clock. He was rolled up on his first carry of the game and was slow to get to his feet.
Robinson Jr. received a handoff on first-and-10 at the Cowboy's 40-yard line following a blocked field goal and was tackled behind the line of scrimmage for a loss of 2 yards.