One day after Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot in an attempted carjacking in Washington, D.C., head coach Ron Rivera offered an update on Robinson, courtesy of Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post.
Buy Commanders TicketsRon Rivera said Brian Robinson is "doing well" and was "in a really good place" when he visited him in the hospital last night. "It's just a matter of time before he's out here."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 29, 2022
Rivera gathered his team before practice Monday morning to update them on what happened.
Ron Rivera gathers players and coaches together before practice today to talk about what happened. Told his players to do the best they could given the circumstances. "I know their hearts are heavy right not. … But we're very fortunate. … A lot of the news was positive."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 29, 2022
Rivera told the media that when he received the call about Robinson, he was actually watching game tape of the rookie running back. As for Robinson’s football prognosis, which is obviously the least important component right now, Rivera said the following: “We’ll go on, and when he’s ready and healthy, we’ll welcome him back.”
Rivera said the team would learn more today following a physical exam. The head coach also stated there would be a discussion later Monday on whether Robinson would go on the NFI (non-football injury) list.
Ron Rivera said there will be a discussion later with his staff about Brian Robinson's football status and whether he needs to go on the NFI list. Rivera said the team expects to learn more about Robinson today following an exam.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 29, 2022
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