The San Francisco 49ers added a proven running back to their injury-depleted group by acquiring Brian Robinson from the Washington Commanders for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

Two people familiar with the deal said the trade will be finalized once Robinson passes a physical. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn't been announced.

ESPN first reported the deal.

San Francisco was in need of adding healthy running backs behind starter Christian McCaffrey after Patrick Taylor, Corey Kiner and Ameer Abdullah all got placed on injured reserve this month.

August 17th 2022: Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) run a drill during the Washington Commanders Training Camp practice at the INOVA Sports and Performance Center in Ashburn, Va. Reggie Hil

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