Commanders activate RB Brian Robinson for sport vs. Titans

ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders working again Brian Robinson has been positioned on the 53-man roster and can play vs. the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, six weeks after being shot twice in his proper leg.

Robinson, who had been positioned on the non-football harm checklist, was cleared to observe Wednesday. There had been optimism all week about Robinson’s possibilities of taking part in, particularly after his proper knee responded properly after training every day.

It is unsure how a lot he’ll play and Washington does produce other efficient working backs in Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic. Gibson has been the Commanders’ major again for the previous two seasons and has rushed for 173 yards this 12 months, whereas averaging solely 3.3 yards per carry. McKissic is their third-down again.

Washington likes Robinson as a major between-the-tackles runner and will pair him in packages with both Gibson or McKissic, each of whom are pass-catching threats.

“You have obtained a superb group of backs that rotate by way of and also you attempt to discover the matchups that you would be able to exploit,” Washington coach Ron Rivera mentioned.

Gibson is taken into account extra explosive, however the Commanders like Robinson’s potential as a gradual, constant again.

“He is obtained a very good really feel when it comes to with the ability to run the soccer,” Washington working backs coach Randy Jordan mentioned. “There’s some sure issues you may’t train … and feeling the place he wants to chop.”

The Commanders may use an offensive increase with rookie receiver Jahan Dotson already dominated out with a hamstring harm. Dotson has caught 12 passes for 152 yards, however leads Washington with 4 landing passes — all three of his pink zone receptions have been for scores. Beginning proper sort out Sam Cosmi (proper thumb) will not play. Tight finish Logan Thomas (calf) is questionable for Sunday.

Robinson was shot in his leg in what the police report termed an tried carjacking or theft whereas the rookie was going to a restaurant within the District of Columbia. He wanted surgical procedure on his proper leg; docs instructed the group there was no structural harm, permitting him to return sooner.

On Wednesday, Robinson mentioned, “It has been a protracted 5 weeks, , however it’s plenty of work. I did all the pieces I wanted to do over that point interval to verify I used to be right here right now.”