Ron Rivera shares update on the status of former Alabama running back Brian Robinson

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera shared an update on Wednesday on the progress of running back Brian Robinson as he rehabs from two bullet wounds in his leg. Following the attempted robbery and shooting, the team revealed that he could still return to play this season.

Rivera said on the radio that the former Alabama Crimson Tide star is now off crutches and that the swelling in his knee has reduced significantly.

Ron Rivera said on the @DonGeronimoShow that the swelling in RB Brian Robinson’s knee has gone down “an awful lot” and that he’s off crutches.

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According to DC Police, Robinson was able to wrestle a firearm away from one his two attackers before the other shot him twice. The bullets hit him in the knee area and in the glute, per the report. The police were able to identify the two suspects and recovered a weapon from the area after the attempted carjacking incident.

Robinson got surgery for the injuries and returned to the team facility at the end of August. Now, with the team nearing game one versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, he’ll be able to walk around the team without crutches until he’s ready to play again himself.

The Commanders drafted Robinson with the No. 98 overall pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. As a fifth-year senior in 2021, Robinson rushed for 1,343 yards and 14 touchdowns to help Alabama to the national championship game — an eventual 33-18 loss to Georgia. He also got involved in the passing game, catching 35 passes for 296 yards and two touchdowns.

As Robinson is unavailable for Washington, the depth chart lists three others at running back for Week One. The Commanders will work with Antonio Gibson, J.D. McKissic and Jonathan Williams as the former Bama back continues his recovery.