Given Robinson's level of production, this move by the 49ers seems to be a solid one that will give them a boost offensively. But ESPN analyst Seth Walder isn't that bullish on the trade. He gave it a B-minus grade and implied that Robinson may not get that many snaps with his new team.

The San Francisco 49ers decided to bolster their depth at running back on August22 with the trade for Washington Commanders‘ Brian Robinson Jr. With Robinsonheading to the Bay Area, the 49ers sent a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to theCommanders.

The San Francisco 49ers are acquiring running back Brian Robinson in a trade with the Washington Commanders on Friday.