Dan Quinn: Brian Robinson not practicing; Terry McLaurin takes next step to return to practice

Dan Quinn spoke to the media before today’s afternoon practice. He talked about what he liked(run game, offensive line, defensive energy) and what he didn’t like(turnovers, tackles, breaking tackles) from Monday night’s preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Brian Robinson didn’t play in that game, and he won’t be at practice today. The Washington Commanders are looking to trade him as they move to other running backs old(Ekeler, Rodriguez, McNichols) and new(Bill). Quinn is hoping for a resolution

soon, and that will likely mean releasing their former starting RB if they can’t find a trade partner.

LIVE: HC Dan Quinn speaks to the media before practice https://t.co/AfK0mPKDBV

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 20, 2025

Good and bad vs Bengals:

Dan Quinn time.

He mentioned he liked what he saw from the run game, including the blocking. The energy, physicality on defense.

Not thrilled: Turnovers, tackling, breaking tackles.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 20, 2025

Dan Quinn after wathcing Commanders/Bengals tape: Run game and pass pro "I liked where that's headed." Liked the energy of the starting D

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 20, 2025

Brian Robinson not practicing today:

Brian Robinson has been excused from practice, per Quinn. Said they hope for a resolution soon.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 20, 2025

Terry McLaurin’s next step in returning to the field:

Dan Quinn said Terry McLaurin will not be on the field during practice. "Terry's return-to-play format is no different from any of the other players. He's healthy, which is now a good step to being back on the field. … I don't have a date circled. … The good news is we're…

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 20, 2025

Quinn said he doesn't want to play "where's Waldo" with McLaurin updates. "He's healthy, which is a good step to get closer to get back on the field. … see that earlier than later. I don't have a date circled… good news is we're getting closer to that."

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 20, 2025

Position battles vs the Ravens on Saturday:

“Definitely a lot of battles I’m looking forward to seeing” against the Ravens, Quinn said

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 20, 2025