Is Brian Robinson Jr playing today? Commanders RB's status revealed for Week 9 vs Giants
The Washington Commanders are on a roll, by all definitions of that word. With a new head coach and a rookie quarterback, the Commanders appear to be putting all the painful memories of the Dan Snyder era behind them after a 6-2 start to the 2024 NFL season. However, as they brace themselves for a Week 9 showdown against the New York Giants, head coach Dan Quinn has a few injury concerns as they chase their seventh win of the season.
Running back Brian Robinson Jr. is the most high-profile name on the Commanders' injury report this week with a hamstring issue. However, Dan Quinn was optimistic that his lead running back would be ready to go up against the Giants this afternoon.
Is Brian Robinson Jr. playing today vs NY Giants?
Hours before kickoff, head coach Dan Quinn told the NFL Gameday broadcast that Robinson Jr. is "doing great and ready to get rolling with everybody today."
NFL insider Mike Garafolo reported that the Commanders will work him out before the game and make a firm decision. Still, all signs point to Brian Robinson Jr. playing against the Giants this afternoon.
UPDATE: The Commanders have ruled Brian Robinson Jr. out of Week 9 vs the Giants after a pre-game workout.
Washington Commanders vs New York Giants injury report for Week 9
The Commanders have a relatively clean bill of health for this Week 9 matchup with the Giants. Apart from Brian Robinson Jr.'s injury, the Commanders have very few concerns this afternoon.
Rookie QB Jayden Daniels was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday but is expected to take the field today. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin complained of an ankle issue but is ready to face the Giants. Tackle Cornelius Lucas is the only one ruled out with an ankle injury.
For the Giants, kicker Greg Joseph is out with an abdomen issue. RB Tyrone Tracy Jr suffered a concussion and was a DNP on Wednesday but will likely take the field this afternoon at MetLife Stadium.