The Commanders traded Brian Robinson Jr. to the 49ers on Friday in exchange for a sixth-round pick, and we have a new backup running back for Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco. We can also now play the guessing game for the best running back in Washington out of Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Austin Ekeler and Chris Rodriguez.

Despite some panic about Christian McCaffrey coming off an injury-ravaged 2024 season, the San Francisco 49ers' acquisition of Brian Robinson Jr. had more to do with the health status of their other running backs.

In Washington, the trade opens the door for a running back committee featuring Austin Ekeler, Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez Jr. Ekeler is expected to handle a few rus