Robinson shared the news in a brief post on her Instagram Stories on Monday, writing, “Thank you for the prayers! God is great!”
Robinson suffered two gunshot wounds to his lower limbs and was taken to a local hospital, Metropolitan Police Department spokesman Dustin Sternbeck said. The shooting occurred in the 1000 block of H Street NE, police said. Two suspects fled the scene and officers recovered a nearby firearm, Sternbeck said.
“He has sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is currently being treated in hospital, where team officials are on site with him. We ask that you please respect Brian’s privacy at this time. “, said the commanders.
Commanders head coach Ron Rivera visited Robinson, who he said was in “good spirits”.
CNN has reached out to the NFL for comment.
Robinson Jr. was drafted in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the University of Alabama. He did not play in the team’s final preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night.
