Commander RB Robinson returns to training – “I feel great”

ASHBURN, Va. – The Washington Commanders received a welcome sight at practice Wednesday: the participation of running back Brian Robinson Jr., fueling optimism about his return Sunday.

He was back in practice after missing Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a right knee injury that also sidelined him the entire week of practice leading up to that game.

Robinson was limited on Wednesday, a sign of improvement, completing all drills with the other running backs, running routes and taking handoffs. That has led to optimism about his ability to play Sunday when the Commanders (4-2) host Carolina (1-5). However, his official status will not be decided until Friday.

“I feel great,” Robinson said. “I feel more like myself again.”

Robinson leads Washington with 325 yards rushing; He also caught eight passes for 68 yards. After rushing for more than 200 yards in Weeks 4 and 5, the Commanders managed just 52 yards against the Ravens — and 2.9 yards per carry.

But Washington opted to rule out Robinson for the game to ensure the issue didn't drag on.

Robinson said the week off “helped tremendously.”

“B-Rob is a special player, he's able to run the ball like he's able to break tackles,” Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels said. “People don’t give him a lot of credit for his hands out of the backfield in the passing game. It will be helpful to have B-Rob back; I look forward to it.”