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.

The San Francisco 49ers' backfield received a significant boost when they acquired running back Brian Robinson Jr. from the Washington Commanders.

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.