Washington Commanders RB Brian Robinson released from hospital after being shot in robbery attempt

ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson was released from the hospital Monday, one day after being shot twice in an armed robbery attempt.

Robinson will meet with Washington's doctors Tuesday at the team's facility to determine the extent of his rehabilitation, according to a source. Washington remains optimistic about his chances of playing this season, but coach Ron Rivera said Monday they're uncertain when he'd be able to return.

Robinson was shot in Washington, D.C., early Sunday evening. He underwent surgery and posted an Instagram story that his «surgery went well.»

Depending on what doctors determine Tuesday, Robinson could be placed on the non-football injury list, which would require him to miss the first four games.

On Monday, Rivera said the doctors were positive about his situation.

«He's very fortunate,» Rivera said. «He's doing well. It will be a matter of time before he's back out here. There's no timeline, but everything was very positive.

»It's just about the healing process, and once he's well enough to get on the field, doctors have to clear him and we'll go from there. Everything is positive so far."

Robinson, a third-round pick in April, had emerged as Washington's primary running back on early downs because of his consistency and power running between the tackles. The Commanders still have veterans Antonio Gibson, who rushed for 1,037 yards last season, and J.D. McKissic, their third-down back who has 123 catches in 27 games with Washington the past two years.

Gibson can help in the pass game as well. The Commanders also have versatile receiver Curtis Samuel, who can occasionally line up at running back in certain packages. But if Robinson is going to miss multiple games,