Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. visited the team's facility two days after being shot in what the NFL team described as an attempted robbery or carjacking.
On Monday, Robinson posted to social media from a hospital that he underwent surgery and thanked followers for their prayers. Head coach Ron Rivera after practice said doctors have been positive, but added there’s no timeline for Robinson’s return to the football field.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported that the bullet that hit him in the knee somehow missed all of the major ligaments, tendons and the bone.
A report by District of Columbia police indicated Robinson was shot in one of his legs by two suspects. The 23-year-old former Alabama player was taken to MedStar Washington Hospital Center with what the team called non-life-threatening injuries.
“It’s sad,” defensive captain and fellow Alabama product Jonathan Allen said. “Young guy. You never want to see something like that happen. By the grace of God, he’s OK. It’s not life-threatening, and he’s going to be OK, so that’s really what’s the most important thing right now.”
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