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What are Commanders up to after Brian Robinson trade? Give them time to show us
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If you're wondering what the Washington Commanders are doing … same. But let's not suggest they don't deserve the benefit of the doubt despite their recent maneuvers (or lack thereof).
Friday's agreement to trade starting running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers – in what effectively and belatedly becomes a Robinson-for-Deebo Samuel swap − landed with a perplexing first impression, particularly given what had occurred otherwise during the offseason.
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Coming off a magical ride to the NFC championship game last season , spearheaded by Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels and a wholly new regime, the Commanders punctuated – well ahead of schedule – their return to NFL relevance. Then GM Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn spent a good chunk of the spring signaling a Lombardi Trophy push as their wunderkind quarterback entered his second season – meaning at least two more to go before Daniels is even eligible for the nine-figure extension he probably already deserves.
Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Bryce Young (9) watch from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) runs the ball as Carolina Panthers safety Lathan Ransom (22) and linebacker Bam Martin-Scott (57) attempt to tackle him.
(Allison Lawhon, Imagn Images)
Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear (3) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) and safety Miles Killebrew (28).
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
New England Patriots quarterback Ben Wooldridge (17) throws a pass against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
New York Giants tight end Greg Dulcich (89) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (0).
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) throws a pass against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lance McCutcheon (82) catches the ball for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers cornerback Shemar Bartholomew (27) follows close behind.
(Allison Lawhon, Imagn Images)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jack Plummer (16) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
(Allison Lawhon, Imagn Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) stretches back for the yard marker while tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Jared Harrison-Hunte (75).
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear (3) runs through the middle against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) looks for an opening as he is chased by Carolina Panthers cornerback Corey Thornton (31) and linebacker Claudin Cherelus (53).
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph drops back to pass against the Carolina Panthers.
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
Former NFL quarterback and member of the Prime "Thursday Night Football" crew, Ryan Fitzpatrick, hangs out with fans before the preseason game between the New York Giants and New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. throws during pregame warmups before the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium.
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
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Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Bryce Young (9) watch from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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All the action from Week 3 of NFL preseason
Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Bryce Young (9) watch from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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All the action from Week 3 of NFL preseason
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) runs the ball as Carolina Panthers safety Lathan Ransom (22) and linebacker Bam Martin-Scott (57) attempt to tackle him.
(Allison Lawhon, Imagn Images)
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Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear (3) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) and safety Miles Killebrew (28).
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
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New England Patriots quarterback Ben Wooldridge (17) throws a pass against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
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New York Giants tight end Greg Dulcich (89) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (0).
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
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All the action from Week 3 of NFL preseason
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) throws a pass against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lance McCutcheon (82) catches the ball for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers cornerback Shemar Bartholomew (27) follows close behind.
(Allison Lawhon, Imagn Images)
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Jack Plummer (16) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
(Allison Lawhon, Imagn Images)
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) stretches back for the yard marker while tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Jared Harrison-Hunte (75).
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
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All the action from Week 3 of NFL preseason
Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear (3) runs through the middle against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) looks for an opening as he is chased by Carolina Panthers cornerback Corey Thornton (31) and linebacker Claudin Cherelus (53).
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
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All the action from Week 3 of NFL preseason
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph drops back to pass against the Carolina Panthers.
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
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All the action from Week 3 of NFL preseason
Former NFL quarterback and member of the Prime "Thursday Night Football" crew, Ryan Fitzpatrick, hangs out with fans before the preseason game between the New York Giants and New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
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All the action from Week 3 of NFL preseason
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. throws during pregame warmups before the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium.
(Jim Dedmon, Imagn Images)
