Commanders' Brian Robinson returns to practice five weeks after shooting
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson returned to practice on Wednesday, five weeks after being shot.OCTOBER 5, 2022
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Brian Robinson Jr. medically cleared 5 weeks since shooting
Brian Robinson Jr. has been cleared to practice with the Washington Commanders just over five weeks since being shot in an attempted robberyOCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures 11 touches McKissic ran for 40 yards on eight carries and caught three passes for 16 yards on four targets against Dallas on Sunday.
Impact McKissic's rushing total was propelled by a 33-yard carry -- his first carry to go over 17 yards in his Washington career, and thus a clear fluke -- and he had just seven yards on his other seven carries. McKissic's usage doesn't appear up for negotiation in the Washington offense despite the emptiness of the production, so he should keep seeing usage like this regardless of the effect.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ineffective on checkdown targets McKissic ran for eight yards on three carries and caught six passes for 32 yards on nine targets against Philadelphia on Sunday.
Impact Washington has seemingly prioritized McKissic's pass-catching usage the last two weeks, funneling 16 targets his way and yielding 13 receptions for 86 yards. The surge in checkdown targets has coincided with Washington losing their last two games, but the targets should keep coming as long as offensive coordinator Scott Turner continues to prioritize the usage.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Catches seven passes McKissic took three carries for nine yards and caught each of his seven targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 36-27 loss to the Lions.
Impact McKissic played 46 percent of Washington's offensive snaps, up a tick from Week 1 (40 percent) when he got only three carries and three targets. He had a decent PPR showing Sunday, but McKissic actually has two fewer targets than Antonio Gibson so far this season, with his 10 accounting for only 11.8 percent of the team total. McKissic should be good for around 5-10 touches in a Week 3 home game against the Eagles.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Draws three targets Week 1 McKissic carried the ball three times for eight yards and secured all three of his targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 28-22 win over Jacksonville.
Impact Though he's ostensibly Washington's passing-down back, McKissic saw five fewer targets than fellow running back Antonio Gibson's eight (a career-high total). McKissic re-signed with Washington this offseason after his deal with the Bills fell through, but the Commanders may now look to make a more concerted effort to get Gibson involved as a receiver. McKissic averaged 6.9 targets per game in 2020 and 4.8 in 2021, but if Gibson eats into his volume this season, fantasy relevance may prove difficult to attain.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Washington hosts Jaguars in first game known as Commanders
Washington hosts the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 in their first game known as the CommandersSEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eagles maneuver to try to overtake Cowboys in NFC East
The Philadelphia Eagles made a big move to help quarterback Jalen HurtsSEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commanders' Brian Robinson put on IR as he recovers from shooting
Commanders RB Brian Robinson will miss the start of the season, but could return by Week 5 after getting shot on Sunday.SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Robinson to miss 1st 4 Commanders games after being shot
Brian Robinson Jr. will miss at least the Washington Commanders' first four games of the NFL season after being shot during at attempted robbery last weekendSEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commanders vs. Chiefs GAMEDAY: RB J.D. McKissic, 9 Others OUT in Preseason Contest These players will not see the field today.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ruled out this weekend McKissic (groin) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against Kansas City, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
Impact McKissic's absence could allow Antonio Gibson and/or Brian Robinson to get more passing-down work with Carson Wentz and the first-team offense.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Held out of practice McKissic will not practice Thursday due to a groin injury, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Coach Ron Rivera said McKissic is dealing with a groin injury, but it doesn't seem that the third-down specialist is dealing with a long-term issue so far. The fact that McKissic is dealing with such an injury could lead to his being held out of Saturday's preseason contest against the Chiefs, though, even if as a precaution. This preseason has seen rookie third-round pick Brian Robinson begin to make a case for increased opportunities in Washington's backfield, and presumed No. 1 option Antonio Gibson logged an unusual practice session Wednesday that saw him handle reps with the special-teams unit.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders RB J.D. McKissic Finding His Role in Crowded Washington Backfield McKissic is entering his third season with the Commanders.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
J.D. McKissic dives for extra yards on 15-yard catch and run Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz completes a 15-yard pass to running back J.D. McKissic.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • NFL.COM
Commanders Madden RB Ratings: What Role Will J.D. McKissic Play? McKissic played a key role in the backfield last season.
JULY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lucas returns to Commanders' revamped offensive line
The Washington Commanders are bringing back tackle Cornelius Lucas in the latest move to solidify the offensive line in front of new quarterback Carson WentzMARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
J.D. McKissic says he chose Commanders over Bills because he had 'unfinished business in Washington' Running back J.D. McKissic is back in Washington. McKissic spoke with reporters Thursday and explained his desicion to re-sign with the Comm...
MARCH 24, 2022 • NFL.COM
Obada becomes latest ex-Panthers player added by Commanders
The Washington Commanders have signed defensive end Efe Obada and brought back depth cornerback Danny JohnsonMARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills sign WR Crowder, RB Duke Johnson to 1-year contracts
The Buffalo Bills have signed receiver Jamison Crowder and running back Duke Johnson to one-year contractsMARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills GM Brandon Beane thrilled to land Von Miller
To say the Buffalo Bills are happy to have landed a prized free agent like Von Miller would be an understatementMARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commanders have more holes to fill — despite J.D. McKissic's switcheroo — after dramatic first day of free agency After two surprise releases, an agent blasting Washington and a sudden U-turn from McKissic, the Commanders still have plenty of work to do.
MARCH 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Commanders turn slow start to free agency into one wild day of moves Team released defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis and starting left guard Ereck Flowers but welcomed back J.D. McKissic, one day after the runni...
MARCH 16, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Nixes deal, stays in Washington McKissic changed his mind about signing with the Bills and now intends to re-sign with Washington on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact According to the report, the contract terms McKissic is receiving from Washington is similar or identical to the two-year, $7 million verbal agreement he had with the Bills. The veteran receiving back might have benefited in fantasy terms from playing in a better offense, but he'll still be an important piece for Washington, replacing Antonio Gibson on third downs and in other obvious passing situations. McKissic saw a big drop in usage between 2020 and 2021, albeit with better efficiency to help negate some of the losses.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Agent says Commanders 'lied,' while McKissic opts to return
The roller-coaster offseason for the Washington Commanders took a few more twists a week after they made a stunning move to acquire Carson WentzMARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
