Brian Robinson Jr., who was shot during an attempted robbery last weekend, will miss at least the Washington Commanders’ first four games of the NFL season. The 23-year-old rookie running back was put on the non-football injury list by the team on Thursday. This means that Robinson will be eligible to play against Tennessee on October 9. 

 Coach Ron Rivera said the decision was made on the advice of doctors.

“After four weeks we’ll go from there,” Rivera said at the Commanders’ preseason Welcome Home Luncheon.

“Knowing who he is and knowing the type of young man he is and wanting to be back as quick as he would like to, I think the doctors probably thought that might be a good decision.”

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Robinson was shot twice in the right leg on Sunday in Washington. The 23-year-old former Alabama player was taken to a hospital with what the team called non-life-threatening injuries.

“He is in good spirits and wanted me to thank everyone for their kind words, prayers & support. He wants his teammates to know he appreciates them all for reaching out and he loves them all & will be back soon doing what he does best,” Rivera had tweeted at the time. 

Robinson had surgery Monday. He visited the team facility on crutches the next two days to meet with doctors, coaches and teammates.

Co-owner Tanya Snyder singled out Robinson during her remarks at the luncheon, calling the shooting a “senseless attack in broad daylight.”

“We were blessed to see him back in our facility just days after the incident, a testament to his courage, his resilience and what he means to his teammates,” Snyder said. “We all pray for your full recovery, Brian, both physically and mentally.”