Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot twice in the leg six weeks ago. Amazingly, on Sunday, Robinson makes his NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans.
The Commanders introduced Robinson last ahead of his first NFL game from FedEx Field, and the home crowd responded accordingly.
Check it out.
What a moment!
Brian Robinson Jr. introduced last…huge ovation pic.twitter.com/PF8SCnmKO9
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) October 9, 2022
Robinson, who was activated last week from the NFI list, will likely be on a pitch count for his first game, with his work gradually increasing each week.
Robinson had unofficially won Washington’s starting running back job after Week 1 in the preseason. Antonio Gibson’s fumble and Robinson’s strong performance solidified his place on the depth chart before his injury ahead of the season.
With Robinson back, the Commanders have a terrific backfield with Robinson, J.D. McKissic, Gibson and Jonathan Williams.