The Washington Commanders placed rookie running back Brian Robinson on the
NFL team's non-football injury list on Thursday, four days after he received
two gunshot wounds in an attempted robbery.
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Putting Robinson on the reserve list keeps him eligible to return later in
the campaign but will require him to rest and fully recover.
Robinson will miss games against Jacksonville, Detroit, Philadelphia and
arch-rival Dallas but be able to return for Washington's week five contest
against visiting Tennessee, although there is no firm timetable set for his
return.
Robinson was shot in the buttock and right leg but underwent successful
surgery on Sunday, was released from the hospital Monday and examined by
Commanders' team doctors on Tuesday.
The Commanders' move enables Robinson to focus on rehabilitation without
feeling extra pressure to return quickly.
Commanders coach Ron Rivera said the move was made to ensure Robinson was
fully recovered mentally and physically from the shooting and did not try and
return too soon.
"Doctors thought it would be a good decision," Rivera said.
While Robinson had an impressive pre-season showing, the Commanders also
have Antonio Gibson, who ran for 1,037 yards last season.
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