The Washington Commanders have agreed to trade running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick, according to multiple league reports. The deal is contingent on the 26-year-old passing a physical, and Washington will cover an unspecified portion of the $3.4 million Robinson is owed for the 2025 season. Robinson led the Commanders with 799 rushing yards and eight touchdowns last year and has produced 2,916 total yards and 20 touchdowns over 41 games since entering the league in 2022. His arrival gives San Francisco added depth after a spate of back-field injuries, providing head coach Kyle Shanahan an experienced option behind starter Christian McCaffrey. For Washington, the move frees salary-cap space and signals confidence in a revamped backfield that now features free-agent signee Austin Ekeler and second-year runner Jacory Croskey-Merritt. The modest draft compensation reflects the Commanders’ willingness to absorb part of Robinson’s contract to facilitate the trade.
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Trades between #49ers and #Commanders in last 5 months: 49ers Get: Brian Robinson Jr. 5th round pick (Jordan James) Commanders Get: Deebo Samuel 2026 6th Round Pick
JUST IN: The San Francisco 49ers addressed their backfield injuries by trading for reinforcements, getting RB Brian Robinson from the Washington Commanders for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 draft. https://t.co/CSOm3Y4niD