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Commanders Get Good Injury News on Star RB

The Washington Commanders are getting healthier for Week 7.

Jeremy Brener

Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) runs for a first down against the Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in in Glendale on Sept. 29, 2024.
Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) runs for a first down against the Cardinals during a game at State Farm Stadium in in Glendale on Sept. 29, 2024. / Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders lost to the Baltimore Ravens without Brian Robinson Jr. in the backfield, but signs are promising that he should return going into Week 7.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn said that Robinson will practice today, a sign that he is healthy and ready to go after missing the previous game with a knee injury.

Robinson, 25, has been one of the better running backs in the NFL this season, recording 325 yards in five games, placing him at No. 20 in rushing in the league. The Commanders managed just 52 rushing yards against the Ravens, a sign that they sorely missed Robinson's presence in the lineup.

With Robinson back, it should take some of the load off of Austin Ekeler, who filled in as the starter. It will also alleviate some pressure from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, giving him another weapon to distribute the ball with.

The Commanders will keep a close eye on Robinson as they need him throughout the season, but having him back in the fold should make things a lot easier for the offense as they face off against the Carolina Panthers this weekend.

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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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