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WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Commanders rookie Brian Robinson Jr. was shot during an attempted robbery or carjacking, the NFL team said Sunday night.
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The 23-year-old former Alabama player was taken to a hospital with injuries that the team called non-life-threatening. The team said in a statement that officials were with Robinson at the hospital.
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Coach Ron Rivera said he was with Robinson.
“He is in good spirits and wanted to thank everyone for their kind words, prayers and support,” Rivera said on Twitter. “He wants his teammates to know that he appreciates them all for reaching out and loves them all and will soon be back doing what he does best.”
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Police in D.C. reported a shooting on the city’s northeast side and said they were looking for two possible suspects.
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Robinson, a third-round draft pick, was expected to start for the Commanders this season. He was particularly impressive during training camp and preseason games, likely winning the job over starter Antonio Gibson.
“Brian was great,” offensive coordinator Scott Turner said recently. “He’s a really serious guy. Football is extremely important to him. He takes a lot of pride in being a physical runner.”
Robinson traveled with the team for Saturday night’s preseason finale in Baltimore, but did not dress.
The 6-foot-1, 228-pound back rushed for 1,343 yards and 14 touchdowns last season at Alabama. The Commanders selected him with the 98th pick in the draft.
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