Jordan James has not been healthy, Corey Kiner and Patrick Taylor are on the IR, and they are now onto Jeff Wilson in the depth chart, so they had to do something. However, they easily could have waited to see who gets cut and sign them to their active roster if they just needed a third back behind Guerendo.

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

Coach Dan Quinn said he spoke to Robinson on Sunday afternoon, and there are “a lot of moving parts.” “News like that’s always not easy,” Quinn said regarding his conversation with Robinson.

As the Commanders dangle running back Brian Robinson Jr. for a possible trade, they’re developing trust in less experienced players such as Rodriguez.