Robinson has shown that he can be an effective lead back, so the 49ers should be confident that his addition will make a difference for the 2025 season.

The San Francisco 49ers added a proven running back to their injury-depleted group by acquiring Brian Robinson from the Washington Commanders for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

The decision wasn’t for financial reasons; Robinson was in the final year of his rookie contract, so the Commanders will take on a minimal dead money charge from his prorated bonus ($212,255) and sav...