Brian Robinson Jr. was a solid pro who overcame adversity to become a solid contributor for the Washington Commanders. But once any player falls out of favor with general manager Adam Peters, their situation only ends one way.
This happened relatively quickly. Robinson went from the starting running back to being traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round pick in a matter of days. Peters is aggressive and ruthless in his quest to improve the roster, and this is the latest example.
However, one NFL analyst questioned whether the Commanders got enough in return for someone with proven regular-season production in a competitive setting.