​Brian Robinson Jr. had career-best 2024 NFL season–yet the Washington Commanders are open to trading him

Firsts of many–the Washington Commanders are reportedly looking for other NFL teams to trade their 2022 NFL round pick, Brian Robinson Jr. The running back is in his final year of his rookie contract–yet, the Commanders are reportedly open to trading him.

Robinson Jr.’s third NFL season marked his career-best numbers: 8 touchdowns from 187 rushing attempts for 799 yards. So, why are the Commanders reportedly looking to move on from their starting running back? Let’s chalk it out.

Brian Robinson Jr. is available for the right price

On August 18, NFL Insider Jordan Schultz wrote on his X that sources informed him the Commanders are shopping running back Brian Robinson Jr. to teams around the NFL. According to Schultz, the former third-round pick out of Alabama is entering the final year of his contract. Reacting to the news, one X user instantly commented, “Why? Am I missing something? I just don’t get this at all.”Another declared, “Commanders RB core about to be so trash lmao.” A third fan wondered, “They don’t want to pay him im thinking.”The NFL Insider shared a follow-up tweet,“#Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. has been highly productive through his first three seasons—rushing for 2,300+ yards and scoring 20 TDs, all while coming back from being shot before his rookie year.

Washington likes its RB depth, but Robinson is available for the right price.” Now, what does his contract say? And, what does the “right price” mean?

Brian Robinson Jr. contract details

According to Spotrac, the running back signed a four-year rookie contract worth $5.04 million with the Washington Commanders in 2022. He is the final year of this deal. Brian Robinson Jr. would carry a $3.62 million cap hit and a dead cap value of $283,008 for his 2025 season before hitting the free agency in 2026. He is scheduled to earn a base salary of $3.4 million in the 2025 NFL season. If they release him, Washington would have a free cap space of $3.335 million.

Washington Commanders look at Brian Robinson Jr. as way to land a draft pick

On August 17, Bryan Manning of the Commanders Wire of USA Today wrote– “It’s doubtful the Commanders would cut Robinson next week. They like him, but probably view him as a way to land a draft pick next year. Washington is already without two draft picks in 2025 due to the trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil.”

Brian Robinson Jr. stats

The 26-year-old Alabama Crimson Tide football alumnus has accumulated 15 touchdowns from 570 rushing attempts for 2,329 yards in 41 NFL games. Brian Robinson Jr. also amassed 65 receptions and 5 touchdowns for 587 receiving yards in the same number of NFL games. Before he posted such breathing numbers as a rookie in the NFL, Robinson was a victim of an attempted robbery in DC. He suffered from gunshot wounds to his leg and hip.

Potential landing spots for Brian Robinson Jr.

As reported by Jacob Camenker of USA Today, these are the five possible destinations for the Washington’s running back:

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