Brian Robinson update: Bullet went through Commanders rookie’s knee without impacting ligaments or bone

The Washington Commanders and NFL world at massive suffered a scare this week, as rookie working again Brian Robinson Jr. was shot multiple times throughout an tried theft. Robinson was hospitalized after the incident, however has since been launched.

Whereas Robinson will clearly require time to heal from this ordeal, Washington is optimistic about his possibilities to return this season, per ESPN. In actual fact, his return might come sooner fairly than later.

According to NFL Media, the bullet that struck Robinson within the knee missed ligaments, tendons and bone within the joint. To place it plainly, the bullet didn’t trigger any form of large injury within the knee. There is no such thing as a official timeline for return, and Robinson will likely be on Washington’s 53-man roster by day’s finish, however the workforce is reportedly holding their choices open. 

After Robinson underwent surgical procedure, he posted an replace by way of Instagram, thanking everybody for his or her prayers and announcing that the procedure went well. 

“We had a chance to go to with him final evening, which was actually a reduction and form of cool, as a result of he was in a very good place,” Washington head coach Ron Rivera informed reporters Monday, via NBC Sports Washington. “The medical doctors have been very optimistic with him and he was optimistic as nicely.”

Robinson put collectively a formidable preseason, through which he rushed 14 occasions for 57 yards and one landing. He had been pushing Antonio Gibson for the beginning job, and even obtained the beginning in Washington’s second preseason matchup in opposition to the Kansas City Chiefs. 

The third-round select of Alabama racked up 1,639 yards from scrimmage and 16 complete touchdowns in his last season for the Crimson Tide. In his absence, Gibson, J.D. McKissic and Jonathan Williams determine to make up Washington’s working again room.