Coach Dan Quinn said he spoke to Robinson on Sunday afternoon, and there are “a lot of moving parts.” “News like that’s always not easy,” Quinn said regarding his conversation with Robinson.

Rumors suggest the Commanders are shopping Brian Robinson Jr., and a potential trade to the Saints could make him the perfect early-down complement to Alvin Kamara in New Orleans.

A promising young running back could be available on the trade market, as the Washington Commanders are reportedly exploring potential deals for Brian Robinson Jr.

What Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury had to say about his running back Brian Robinson amid preseason.

Outlook: Robinson and Austin Ekeler comprise one of the league’s least-satisfying running back duos, especially for an ascendant team like Washington. There could be a new face or two added between now and Week 1, but for now, B-Rob remains a touchdowns-based RB3.

Brian Robinson Jr. is on the outs after agreeing to sit out the team's second preseason game against the Bengals. In his place, the Commanders started Chris Rodriguez Jr. but turned to seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt for their second drive.