The 26-year-old is entering the final year of his four-year rookie deal and provides much-needed depth behind Christian McCaffrey in the San Francisco backfield.

Brian Robinson Jr., a productive running back for the Washington Commanders, is headed to the 49ers in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in 2026. The deal was reported Friday by multiple media outlets and confirmed independently by this news organization.

Update: Washington is paying some of Robinson’s $3.4 million salary to facilitate the trade The Washington Commanders have reportedly traded RB Brian Robinson to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round pick.