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Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr. Sends Message After Game Status Change

Brian Robinson Jr. is out for the Washington Commanders in Week 9.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 20, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) carries the ball as Carolina Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson (2) and Panthers linebacker DJ Johnson (52) defends during the second half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) carries the ball as Carolina Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson (2) and Panthers linebacker DJ Johnson (52) defends during the second half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images / Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders are putting their final touches on preparations ahead of facing the New York Giants in Week 9, but one key player is ultimately unable to play.

After undergoing a workout during pre-game warmups, the Commanders determined that starting running back Brian Robinson Jr. would not play against the Giants, giving Washington one less weapon in the backfield.

Robinson took to social media to share his thoughts after he was told he wouldn't play.

Robinson Jr. also missed the team's game against the Baltimore Ravens back in Week 6 with a knee injury, making this the second time he has sat on the sidelines this season.

This year, Robinson Jr. has 101 carries for 461 yards and six touchdowns, making him one of the best running backs in the league so far.

With Robinson Jr. out, the Commanders will look to rely on Austin Ekeler as the team's main running back while third-stringer Jeremy McNichols is expected to get some run as well.

Robinson Jr. will have a chance to return in Week 10 when the Commanders host the Pittsburgh Steelers, but for now, he'll look to support his team on the sidelines as it looks to sweep the Giants.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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