Without Robinson, Washington will be working with veteran third-down back Austin Ekeler, special-teamer Jeremy McNichols, third-year ball-carrier Chris Rodriguez and seventh-round draft pick Bill Croskey-Merritt, a Sidney Lanier High School and Alabama State alumnus.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan discussed new running back Brian Robinson Jr. on Sunday, saying the former Washington Commanders ' starting back would be Christian McCaffrey's backup.

Robinson has rushed for 2,319 yards and 15 touchdowns in his first three NFL seasons. He's coming off a career-high eight touchdowns rushing and 4.3 yards per carry ahead of his first year with San Francisco.