<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-no-1-rb-revealed-after-brian-robinson-jr-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ No. 1 RB revealed after Brian Robinson Jr. trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Commanders-2.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders’ No. 1 RB revealed after Brian Robinson Jr. trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-03T09:14:49-07:00">September 3rd, 9:14am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-03T09:14:49-07:00">September 3rd, 9:14am</time><address><a href="https://www.downeuclid.com">Evan Dammarell</a>Evan Dammarell is an award-winning sports journalist covering all things Cleveland, including the Cavs, right off the shores of Lake Erie. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders’ backfield looks dramatically different after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/nfl-rumors-new-detail-49ers-commanders-brian-robinson-jr-trade">Washington decided to trade</a> Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/grading-49ers-commanders-brian-robinson-jr-trade">Robinson had been penciled in as the starter</a> throughout the offseason. But his departure left the door open for a new leader.</p><p>The Commanders <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/austin-ekeler-tops-first-post-brian-robinson-backfield-depth-chart-in-washington" rel="noopener">released their updated depth chart</a> following the trade. Veteran Austin Ekeler is now listed as the No. 1 running back. Behind him are Jeremy McNichols, Chris Rodriguez, and rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who was selected in the seventh round.</p><p>Ekeler’s promotion marks a significant shift for Washington’s offense. The 30-year-old was once the lead back with the Los Angeles Chargers and showed flashes of his old form last season with the Commanders. He averaged 4.77 yards per carry and added versatility as a pass catcher, finishing with 735 total yards and four touchdowns.</p><h2><b>The Commanders will mix in their young running backs</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Commanders-1.jpg"><figcaption>Tim Heitman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Head coach Dan Quinn has emphasized the diverse skill sets across the running back room. It suggests Washington will use a flexible approach. Ekeler is expected to handle much of the early workload. But the younger players are likely to be mixed in as the season develops.</p><p>Croskey-Merritt is a particularly intriguing option. He impressed at New Mexico with 1,190 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns before transferring to Arizona. However, eligibility issues limited his 2024 season. His explosiveness has been praised in training camp, and his strong preseason performance has fueled speculation that he could eventually become the team’s lead rusher.</p><p>Analysts have pointed out Ekeler’s proven ability near the goal line. He has consistently been one of the league’s most efficient scorers in close-range situations. Still, questions remain about whether Washington will lean heavily on him. Or will they gradually shift touches to Croskey-Merritt as he adjusts to the professional level?</p><p>The Commanders’ revamped depth chart illustrates how quickly roles can change in the NFL. Robinson’s trade created a vacancy, and now Ekeler’s experience and versatility have made him the top option in an offense expected to be among the league’s most dynamic.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ No. 1 RB revealed after Brian Robinson Jr. trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-brian-robinson-jr-s-impression-49ers-kyle-shanahan');   ga('set', 'title', 'Brian Robinson Jr.’s first impression of 49ers, Kyle Shanahan');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/San-Francisco-49ers-RB-Brian-Robinson-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Brian Robinson Jr.’s first impression of 49ers, Kyle Shanahan</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-08-25T12:54:31-07:00">August 25th, 12:54pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-08-25T12:54:31-07:00">August 25th, 12:54pm</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It looks like the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/nfl-rumors-new-detail-49ers-commanders-brian-robinson-jr-trade">San Francisco 49ers didn’t give up too much</a> to get Brian Robinson Jr. from the Commanders. And it <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-why-brian-robinson-jr-could-free-rental">could be a win-win for both teams</a>. Furthermore, here is Robinson’s <a href="https://x.com/957thegame/status/1960052220768211436" rel="noopener">first impression of</a> the 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan, according to a post on X by 95.7 The Game.</p><p>“I’m very aware of how Coach Shanahan likes to run his offense. He emphasized that when he called. I was like, look, you know what I’m about, and I’m ready to show you how I get down. I’ve been running the ball my whole life. Brian Robinson Jr. on his phone call with Shanahan”</p><h2><b>49ers RB Brian Robinson Jr adjusting to new team</b></h2><p>Shanahan said the 49ers plan to use Robinson as <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/kyle-shanahan-details-plan-for-brian-robinson-jr-in-niners-offense" rel="noopener">the primary backup</a> to Christian McCaffrey, according to Sports Illustrated.</p><p>“We brought him here to be our two back,” Shanahan explained, around the 8:45 mark. “Always been a big fan of Brian. Loved him coming out of college. He’s done really well going against him, and we were pumped that he was available and we were pumped that we were able to get him.”</p><p>Does Robinson fit with the 49ers? That may not be known until the season gets going quite a bit. However, it appears he could play <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46050618/san-francisco-49ers-receivers-brandon-aiyuk-jauan-jennings-brian-robinson-jr" rel="noopener">an important situational role</a>, according to ESPN.</p><p>“McCaffrey will remain the focal point of San Francisco’s running game, but Robinson provides an experienced backup who could offer some value in short-yardage situations,” Nick Wagoner wrote. “In 2024, Robinson was third in the league on a third or fourth down of 3 or fewer yards (7.8 yards per carry), though the sample size was just 14 attempts. The 49ers, meanwhile, were 18th in the league in those situations, averaging 3.2 yards per rush.”</p><p>Also, Robinson provides protection for the backfield. McCaffrey has a checkered injury history, as does now-No. 3-back Isaac Guerendo.</p><p>Robinson has appeared in 41 games and totaled 2,329 career yards with a 4.1 yard-per-carry average. He has 15 touchdowns rushing and five receiving. In 2024, Robinson carried 187 times for 799 yards and eight touchdowns.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Brian Robinson Jr.’s first impression of 49ers, Kyle Shanahan

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-brian-robinson-jr-hilariously-compares-first-day-sf-school');   ga('set', 'title', 'Brian Robinson Jr. hilariously compares first day with 49ers to school');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Robinson-vs-the-49ers.jpg"><figcaption>Stan Szeto-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Brian Robinson Jr. hilariously compares first day with 49ers to school</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-08-25T12:35:09-07:00">August 25th, 12:35pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-08-25T12:35:09-07:00">August 25th, 12:35pm</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University alum from Atlanta who graduated with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Recently, the San Francisco 49ers traded with the Washington Commanders <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/nfl-rumors-new-detail-49ers-commanders-brian-robinson-jr-trade">for running back Brian Robinson</a> in exchange for a sixth round draft pick. Robinson figures to add another skill positional weapon to help out <a href="http://nson-jr-could-free-rental">a 49ers offense</a> led by newly resigned 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.</p><p>On Monday, Robinson took part in his first practice with his new 49ers teammates and had <a href="https://x.com/LombardiHimself/status/1960049557834018981" rel="noopener">a fitting comparison</a> for the experience.</p><p>“It’s like the first day of school. I was lost in the hallway for a second. But I made it for my first day of class,” said Robinson, per David Lombardi of The SF Standard on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Lombardi also mentioned that Robinson had exchanged pleasantries with 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey as well, who missed the majority of last season due to injury.</p><h2><b>A big year for the 49ers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Shanahan-during-preseason.jpg"><figcaption>Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Less than two years ago, the San Francisco 49ers very nearly conquered the NFL world, having lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2023-24 Super Bowl. Unfortunately, Super Bowl hangover proved to be a very real thing for the 49ers last year, as a combination of injuries and regression up and down the roster caused San Francisco to miss the playoffs altogether in 2024.</p><p>Among the most notable injuries were both McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk, who had just finished up his contract saga with the 49ers’ front office prior to the start of last season, only to get injured very quickly into the new campaign.</p><p>However, with McCaffrey and Aiyuk back in the lineup, the 49ers hope to once again retake their spot among the elite offenses in the league. Brian Robinson should also help out in that department, and he’ll give San Francisco a nice insurance policy in case McCaffrey were to go down with another injury, which has been an issue for the star over the years.</p><p>In any case, the 49ers have less than two weeks to tune up before they kick off their 2025 season on the road against the Seattle Seahawks on September 7 shortly after 4:00 PM ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Brian Robinson Jr. hilariously compares first day with 49ers to school

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/nfl-stories/nfl-rumors-new-detail-49ers-commanders-brian-robinson-jr-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'NFL rumors: New detail emerges on 49ers-Commanders Brian Robinson Jr. trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Brian-Robinson-Jr-1.jpg"><figcaption>Stan Szeto-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>NFL rumors: New detail emerges on 49ers-Commanders Brian Robinson Jr. trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-08-25T08:26:39-07:00">August 25th, 8:26am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-08-25T08:26:39-07:00">August 25th, 8:26am</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is a Senior Editor and College Sports Lead at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The NFL trade market has been hot over the last few weeks, and the San Francisco 49ers have been right at the center of some of the action as they try to beef up on offense. The Niners pulled off one of the biggest trades of the preseason when they agreed to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/49ers-news-san-francisco-commanders-agree-to-brian-robinson-trade">acquire running back Brian Robinson Jr. from the Washington Commanders</a>.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/grading-49ers-commanders-brian-robinson-jr-trade">San Francisco got Robinson for a fairly cheap price</a>, sending just a sixth-round pick back to the nation’s capital in return for him. Now, that pick has gotten some more clarity on where it will come. The 49ers have a pair of sixth-rounders in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Commanders will get <a href="https://x.com/MaioccoNBCS/status/1959980623017525638" rel="noopener">whichever one comes later in the draft</a> according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.</p><p>“The sixth-round 2026 selection the 49ers will send to Washington for RB Brian Robinson is a conditional pick,” Maiocco reported on X, formerly Twitter. “The 49ers had two selections in the sixth: Their own and one coming from Minnesota in the Jordan Mason trade. Washington will get the pick that comes later in the round.”</p><p>That was somewhat of a surprising price tag for Robinson, who has been a consistent producer over his three seasons in Washington. He has racked up 17 total touchdowns over the last two seasons and should be able to play a role in Kyle Shanahan’s offense immediately.</p><p>The Commanders seem to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/hbcu/jacory-croskey-merritt-makes-major-statement-with-first-nfl-touchdown">love rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt</a>, one of the stars of training camp and the preseason, and this trade should open up more of a role for him in the regular season (take note, fantasy managers!).</p><p>On the 49ers side, Robinson provides reliable insurance in case Christian McCaffrey suffers from injuries again in 2025 like he did during the 2024 season. Most running backs are able to thrive in Shanahan’s scheme, and Robinson should be no different even if he projects to get limited usage early in the year with McCaffrey healthy and ready to go.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NFL rumors: New detail emerges on 49ers-Commanders Brian Robinson Jr. trade

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He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After the San Francisco <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/grading-49ers-commanders-brian-robinson-jr-trade" rel="noopener">49ers traded for running back Brian Robinson Jr.</a> with the Washington Commanders, it could be a deal that favors the 49ers more than it appears on the surface. San Francisco landed Robinson Jr. in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. When Robinson Jr. was deemed inactive for the Commanders’ last preseason game, the end was near for his time in Washington.</p><p>However, this could be <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/1959003677567357131" rel="noopener">a win/win situation</a> for Robinson Jr. and the 49ers, as ESPN’s Bill Barnwell noted on NFL Live.</p><p>“I like it. It’s a real piece of mind for the Niners with their backfield. Now, you have a back you can sub in for 10-15 snaps a game, early in their with Christian McCaffrey,” Barnwell said. “And, if McCaffrey goes down, we’ve seen Brian Robinson Jr. shoulder the majority of a starting workload. I know they have Issac Guerendo, who’s banged up. They liked him last year, but he’s more of a home run hitter. Not really as consistent between the tackles.</p><p>“Robinson can be that back on a one-year deal. Obviously, not a huge investment from San Francisco’s perspective. I like the deal. I like the fit, and I think it’s going to be a situation where they might get a comped pick next year in free agency when he leaves. This can be really a free rental if things work out for the Niners,” Barnwell concluded.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"This could be a free rental if things workout for the Niners."<a href="https://twitter.com/billbarnwell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Billbarnwell</a> explains how Brian Robinson Jr. will be beneficial for the 49ers depth and future 👀 <a href="https://t.co/USVCtnJ1Rk">pic.twitter.com/USVCtnJ1Rk</a></p><p>— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/1959003677567357131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>49ers, Commanders agree to Brian Robinson Jr. trade</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/49ers-running-back-Brian-Robinson-Jr-2.jpg"><figcaption>Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In the same week, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-kansas-city-trading-skyy-moore-nfc-contender">the 49ers traded for wide receiver Skyy Moore</a>, they added a new weapon to their offense ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The 49ers addressed the backfield by trading for Brian Robinson Jr., strengthing their options between Christain McCaffrey, who missed most of last season with a torn Achilles tendon.</p><p>Robinson Jr. was selected by the Commanders with their third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. After missing part of his rookie season due to a shooting incident, the former Alabama running back came back the same year and played 12 games. He finished his rookie year with 797 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Adding Robinson Jr. undoubtedly gives the Niners’ offense flexibility in their run game between him and McCaffrey. It also adds a new wrinkle to the offense ahead of a promising season with starting quarterback Brock Purdy and McCaffrey, who returned for only four meaningless games last season as the 49ers were out of playoff contension at the time, back with a clean bill of health.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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2025 SEASON STATS
RUSHING YDS	RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOTAL TDS	POSITION RANK
144	0	11	0	-

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