Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr discusses shooting for first time: 'Lowest point I've ever been in my life'

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It’s been a little over a month, but Brian Robinson Jr., the rookie Washington Commanders running back that was shot twice during an attempted robbery in August, was back practicing with his teammates on Wednesday. 

"It was beautiful. Just getting back on the field, having fun, being around my coaches and team again. Just a beautiful day," Robinson told reporters after the practice. 

Robinson was even seen pointing up to the sky after completing a running back drill with his teammates. Asked why, the Alabama product said he wasn’t too sure what he was able to do on the field and that session blew him away. 

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Brian Robinson #8 of the Washington Commanders warms up with running backs coach Randy Jordan before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on Sept. 25, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. Robinson was shot twice in the leg during an attempted robbery on Aug. 28, 2022. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

"I did that because God was the first thing. I had to put him first," Robinson explained. "After I went through that running back drill you were talking about, I was forced to do a few movements and cuts in that drill that I wasn’t completely confident in before walking out on the field. So, after doing the drill, that just helped me gain more confidence in myself."

The Commanders had to actually hold Robinson back a bit, as they eased him into their weekly routine now. Head coach Ron Rivera was just happy that he got to see a No. 8 on the field. 

"He is progressing very well," Rivera said. "Each week he gets to see the doctors and the trainers. They felt now is a good time to see how