The Washington Commanders' decision to trade Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round selection highlighted the confidence in their young running backs entering the 2025 campaign.
An unfortunate development means this will be put to the test much sooner than anyone expected.
Concerns were immediate around Austin Ekeler after he went down with an apparent Achilles injury against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. The veteran tore his tendon upon further examination, ruling him out for the 2025 campaign and likely bringing his time in Washington to an end.