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\"2023As training camp comes to a close, the Commanders may be willing to move one of their bigger names on offense.<\/p>\n

Jordan Schultz reports Washington has been shopping running back Brian Robinson Jr. as the cut date draws closer. The Commanders have one of the deeper running back rooms in the league, and with Robinson entering the final year of his deal, they may look to get something back instead of letting the contract play out.<\/p>\n

Therefore, some running back-needy teams could get some reinforcements back in August to add some depth to their offense. Here’s a look at four teams that make sense as potential trade partners.<\/p>\n

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Brian Robinson Jr. landing spots<\/h2>\n

Kansas City Chiefs<\/h3>\n

Whenever a name becomes available at running back, the Chiefs will always get brought up, but Robinson does make sense for Kansas City. Currently, Isiah Pacheco leads a Chiefs backfield that also includes Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith, but Robinson would give Kansas City a different, more physical element to their offense.<\/p>\n

MORE:<\/strong> Ranking the 16 greatest Chiefs players of all time<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears<\/h3>\n

The Bears have D’Andre Swift at the top of their backfield, but the depth after that leads much to be desired. Roschon Johnson has been dealing with a foot injury of late, and the team’s third-stringer is seventh-rounder\u00a0Kyle Monangai. Robinson could certainly beef up Chicago’s depth at the running back position.<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys<\/h3>\n

It’s hard to see the Commanders and Cowboys making a trade, but Dallas has perhaps the thinnest running back room in the league. Dallas currently has Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders and Jaydon Blue as its running backs, and Robinson would instantly give the team a physical back who can fill the role as a lead in the running game.<\/p>\n

MORE:<\/strong> Ranking the 18 greatest Cowboys players of all time<\/p>\n

Houston Texans<\/h3>\n

Joe Mixon has missed all of training camp, which has put the Texans’ running back depth chart in flux. While veterans Nick Chubb and Dameon Pierce are joined by rookie Woody Marks, Houston could add Robinson as a more steady option while Mixon is sidelined.<\/p>\n

Commanders running back depth chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/strong><\/td>\nName<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/td>\nBrian Robinson Jr.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nAustin Ekeler<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nJeremy McNichols<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nChris Rodriguez Jr.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nJacory Croskey-Merritt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nKazmeir Allen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nDemtric Felton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Washington feels good about its running back room, which means the team could trade Robinson from the top of the depth chart. Ekeler has been a lead back before, while McNichols and Rodriguez return from last year’s team.<\/p>\n

The key here, though, is Jacory Croskey-Merritt. The 24-year-old was a seventh-round pick in April, and the Commanders appear to be impressed by his performance this Summer.<\/p>\n

MORE:<\/strong> What are the most valuable NFL franchises?<\/p>\n

Brian Robinson Jr. contract<\/h2>\n

Robinson is currently entering the final year of a four-year, $5 million rookie contract. The former third-round pick is set to make $3.4 million this year before hitting free agency in 2026.<\/p>\n

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