The Washington Commanders' running back dynamic took a dramatic shift after trading Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers. Last year's starter fell out of favor quickly, and Adam Peters decided to get something in return.
All the focus immediately went onto Washington's young running backs. The buzz around seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt was incredible throughout the summer. Momentum is also building around Chris Rodriguez Jr., who could replace Robinson as the short-yardage and red-zone threat.
Austin Ekeler has become a proverbial afterthought in comparison. However, one NFL analyst believes he stands to benefit most from Robinson's departure.