Commanders running back Brian Robinson could be released from the hospital on Monday, one day after he was shot twice during an attempted carjacking in D.C. on Sunday.
Robinson was in stable condition after suffering non-life-threatening injuries and, as of late Sunday evening, was said to be in "good spirits," according to Washington head coach Ron Rivera.
Rivera updated reporters on Robinson's condition Monday afternoon, saying the 23-year-old is "doing well" and he was kind of relieved after visiting with him Sunday night. While there's certainly no timeline for Robinson's return, Rivera said that he could be released from the hospital as soon as today.
Robinson sent out the following update on Instagram: "Surgery went well! Thanks for the prayers! God is Great!"
Robinson reportedly fought back with the two armed assailants and a hand-to-hand struggle resulted in Robinson being shot twice, once in the glute and once in the lower leg, both of which are non-life-threatening injuries.
D.C. Police are on the lookout for two juveniles with shoulder-length dreadlocks. One was wearing a black or brown shirt with yellow smiley faces on it. WTOP reports that the ATF is tracing one gun found at the scene of the crime to identify the suspects.
The shooting occurred in the 1000 block of H Street NE.
Rivera also added the following notes about Robinson and how the team is coping with the situation:
As for the football implications, Robinson could be placed on the non-football injury (NFI) list, which could suggest a speedy recovery is expected, but those discussions will likely take place after hearing from doctors later today, Rivera said.
