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John Keim, ESPN staff writer
MEADOWLANDS, NJ – Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. will not play against the New York Giants on Sunday due to a hamstring injury. It is the second time in four games that Robinson has been inactive.
Robinson was limited in practice all week due to the hamstring injury, but there was optimism he would play on Sunday. However, after training earlier that morning, the commanders (6-2) decided he wasn’t ready.
Robinson missed a Week 6 loss at the Baltimore Ravens while dealing with a right knee injury.
He leads Washington with 461 yards rushing and six touchdowns. He is averaging 4.6 yards per carry.
Washington signed second-year defenseman Chris Rodriguez Jr. on Saturday afternoon. off the practice squad in case Robinson was unable to play. Rodriguez can handle more of the power runs that Robinson often handled.
The Commanders also have Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols, both of whom have served more as third down backs. Ekeler has run for 240 yards and caught 19 passes for 207 yards. McNichols has rushed for 163 yards and three touchdowns.
