Commanders' new addition proves Brian Robinson Jr. exit was inevitable

"Robinson was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round pick. He wasn't happy about it, taking a veiled swipe at the organization for the way they handled his exit. But this isn't a charity. Adam Peters is running the football operation with ruthless professionalism, and he's doing it well. The backfield threat performed well, but it wasn't enough. And the latest addition to the team's options proves that his farewell was always inevitable."

"The Commanders took in four running backs onto their roster. Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols, Chris Rodriguez Jr., and seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt all made it. However, that didn't stop Peters from acquiring another intriguing player capable of generating reps if others fall out of favor. Ben Standig, who covers the team independently, reported that the Commanders are signing running back Donovan Edwards to their practice squad."

"Edwards spent four years at Michigan, winning a national title alongside Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil in 2023. He is best remembered for a phenomenal performance against bitter rivals Ohio State in 2022, gaining 216 rushing yards and two touchdowns during a phenomenal display of poise and aggression. That wasn't enough for Edwards to hear his name called in the draft, but his biggest strength is the ability to exploit seams for explosive plays."

Brian Robinson Jr. lost standing with the Washington Commanders and was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round pick. Robinson expressed unhappiness over the handling of his exit. Adam Peters is leading the football operation with ruthless professionalism and prioritized roster construction over individual performance. Washington added multiple running backs — Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jacory Croskey-Merritt — and signed Donovan Edwards to the practice squad. Edwards led the Jets in preseason rushing but was a casualty of roster numbers, and he brings seam-running explosiveness from a four-year Michigan career highlighted by a 216-yard, two-touchdown game against Ohio State.

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