Commanders place Robinson on non-football injury list

The Washington Commanders placed running back Brian Robinson Jr. on the non-football injury list on Thursday.

Robinson, 23, was shot twice as the victim of an attempted robbery or carjacking last Sunday. He'll miss the first four weeks of the regular season and is eligible to return in Week 5.

The rookie tailback returned to the team facility earlier this week on crutches.

Robinson was expected to be featured in the Commanders' halfback rotation alongside Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic.

"He is tremendously blessed and fortunate to be where he is," general manager Martin Mayhew said Wednesday, per Stephen Whyno of The Associated Press.

"Initially, when you hear something like that, you worry about the guy living, and then you worry about his health long term, and then you worry about his ability to play football. And so for him to come through that situation the way that he did is a tremendous blessing."

The Alabama product was selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Robinson rushed for 1,343 yards and 14 touchdowns in his final collegiate season.