Commanders' Brian Robinson Ready For 'Big' Contract Year
Washington Commanders' running back Brian Robinson Jr. knows that the 2025 season will be a crucial one for him and his NFL future.
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With B-Rob entering the final year of his rookie deal, he knows that he must show that he deserves a contract next season, and he will get ample opportunities to prove he can be "the" guy for Kliff Kingsbury.
In each of his three seasons, Robinson totaled at least 700 rushing yards, including a career-high eight rushing touchdowns last year, as he led the Commanders in that category.
But this is a new year, and Robinson Jr. is making a promise as he knows he has to take his game up a level.
'I need to take my level of focus up a notch or two,' Robinson Jr. said to JP Finlay. 'Definitely it's a big year not only for me but for a lot of guys around here too, definitely want to stay focused and get ready for a long season ahead of us. Step by step, just attack the process and be ready for everything that comes.'
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) hands the ball to Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Northwest Stadium.© Amber Searls-Imagn Images
In what is an interesting scenario, Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler or Jeremy McNichols are all out of contract at the end of the 2025 season, so there could be some change coming for the running back room.
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Granted, Robinson Jr. is the lead back, and he needs to put on a show behind Jayden Daniels. Yet to play a full season, 2025 would be the perfect time for B-Rob to do that, surpass 1,000 yards, and earn himself a new contract.
Of course, that is easier said than done, but to achieve it, everything starts in the offseason, and Brian has been doing what he needs to do to best prepare himself for a career-defining season as a Commander.
And he'll let the chips fall where they may.
Related: Hall of Fame Receiver Demands Commanders Pay Terry McLaurin
Related: Commanders Rival Gives Love To Jayden Daniels
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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