Without Robinson, Washington will be working with veteran third-down back Austin Ekeler, special-teamer Jeremy McNichols, third-year ball-carrier Chris Rodriguez and seventh-round draft pick Bill Croskey-Merritt, a Sidney Lanier High School and Alabama State alumnus.

Brian Robinson Jr., in his 49ers practice debut, rotated in with Christian McCaffrey in an hour-long, no-pads practice.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan discussed new running back Brian Robinson Jr. on Sunday, saying the former Washington Commanders ' starting back would be Christian McCaffrey's backup.