On Aug. 19, reports surfaced that the Commanders were actively shopping last year’s starting running back, Brian Robinson Jr. The speculation only grew louder when Robinson sat out, Aug. 18, Monday’s preseason game against the Bengals . Head coach Dan Quinn admitted he had a “not easy” conversation with Robinson the day before, a quiet but clear signal that Washington is preparing to move on from the 26-year-old back.

But while one core piece edges out, another walks back in. Terry McLaurin returned to the practice field after weeks of contract standoff, sparking instant buzz in Ashburn. The three-time Pro Bowler wasn’t in uniform yet, but his mere presence shifted the tone of camp. “I knew he’d be back soon,” rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels said Monday night, a rema

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