The 49ers gave up a sixth-round pick in 2026 for Robinson. The Commanders agreed to pay $1.25 million of his $3.4 million base salary in 2025, the final year of his rookie contract. Coach Kyle Shanahan said on Saturday that the 49ers brought Robinson to San Francisco to be the No. 2 option behind Christian McCaffrey.

Brian Robinson Jr. is headed to San Francisco. The Washington Commanders have traded the veteran running back to the 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, according to ESPN.  Robinson is the second notable offensive player the 49ers have traded for this week.

ASHBURN, Va. — In a move that reshapes their rushing corps just weeks before the season opener, the Washington Commanders agreed on Friday to trade running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick, league sources said. The trade cannot be finalized until Robinson passes his physical.