Commanders rookie Brian Robinson returns to practice field just FIVE WEEKS after being shot
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Commander Brian Robinson’s rookie returns to the practice field for just FIVE WEEKS after being shot in a carjacking attempt as the ‘half-Wolverine’ walking back ‘expects to dominate’ once back on the field
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Brian Robinson returned to the practice field on Wednesday, just five weeks since he was shot in the leg and hip while attempting to carjack.
Robinson was shot and hospitalized on Aug. 28 when two suspects attempted to steal his car as he exited a seafood restaurant.
But the rookie was fortunately left with non-life-threatening injuries and has now made a miraculous recovery to return to the roster.
Although Robinson had been at the commander’s facility after the shooting, he pleasantly surprised himself in his first proper exercise since the incident.
Brian Robinson looked excited to rehearse for the commanders on Wednesday
“I did a little more than I thought I could do today,” Robinson told reporters, “so that’s positive.”
“I expect to dominate once I get back on the pitch,” he said.
“I don’t really want to go into too much detail about what’s in the past. I just plan to move forward and see what lies ahead and try to help this team make some progress.”
Running back Jonathan Williams also had a lot of credit for his teammate.
“He’s half Wolverine or something, I don’t know,” he said. ‘I didn’t know the timetable before’ [the injury]. I’m no doctor, but nothing really surprises me about him.’
Washington coach Ron Rivera revealed Robinson had a medical on Monday and said there was a “very good chance” he could get back on the field this weekend if he continues.
Robinson returned to the practice field after 38 days on Wednesday
Coach Ron Rivera revealed on Monday that Robinson was medically cured after the scary ordeal
It is not currently clear whether the former Alabama defender will play this weekend, but he could grow into a major role once he returns to action.
Robinson was projected to be the team’s preseason starter, and Antonio Gibson did little to run away with the role with 3.26 yards per carry.
Regardless of when his NFL debut comes, it’s clear Robinson is grateful to be able to practice again.
“My passion for this game runs so deep,” he said.
“I never thought I’d be in a situation where I had to wonder if I’d ever be able to play football again.”