New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- The Washington Commanders have traded their standout running back, Brian Robinson, to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick, marking a significant shift for both teams. Robinson, who has been the Commanders' top rusher for the past three seasons, is now set to join one of the NFL's top offenses. This move signals the end of Robinson's tenure with Washington as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.

With Brian Robinson's 2025 base salary set at $3.4 million and his contract nearing its end, the Commanders faced a decision: to trade him now or risk losing him in free agency for nothing. Opting for the former, Washington secured a sixth-round pick, a modest return but better than no compen...