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Washington Commanders RB Brian Robinson released from hospital after being shot in robbery attempt

ASHBURN, Va. - Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson was released from the hospital Monday, one day after being shot twice in an armed robbery attempt.

Robinson will meet with Washington's doctors Tuesday at the team's facility to determine the extent of his rehabilitation, according to a source. Washington remains optimistic about his chances of playing this season, but coach Ron Rivera said Monday they're uncertain when he'd be able to return.

Robinson was shot in Washington, D.C. early Sunday evening. He underwent surgery and posted an Instagram story that his "surgery went well.