This Thanksgiving, Brian Robinson Jr. is just ‘grateful for all times’

ASHBURN, Va. — For Brian Robinson Jr., Thanksgiving this 12 months means a bit greater than a time off from apply and the possibility to eat a hefty meal.

The Commanders rookie, who was shot a number of instances throughout an tried theft within the District in late August and missed Washington’s first 4 video games as he recovered, advised reporters on Wednesday that he is particularly cherishing this version of the vacation. 

“I am grateful for all times,” Robinson stated at his locker. “I am grateful to be right here. I am grateful to nonetheless be taking part in sports activities. Get to speak to my household, get to see my teammates — lot of issues to be glad about this 12 months. However greater than something, I am simply grateful for everyone who performed an element in simply serving to me get again on my toes and get better.”

Within the days following the capturing, Ron Rivera, different Commanders gamers, members of the entrance workplace and house owners Dan and Tanya Snyder visited Robinson at the hospital. The 23-year-old has since emerged as a vital a part of the squad’s bodily offense in what’s been an awe-inspiring comeback from the near-tragedy.

There will be nothing bodily about Robinson’s Thanksgiving, although, as Rivera is permitting the crew to have fun away from the power. For Robinson, he’ll accomplish that with family members who’re touring to the world from Alabama.

“I’ve simply been saying all week, ‘Man, I am simply so able to see my household,’ and that is in all probability the one 12 months I’ve felt like that essentially the most,” he stated. “I am excited to get my household in right here tomorrow and have a good time.”

 

Curtis Samuel is one other Commander who’s relieved to have his well being. Whereas Samuel’s 2021 groin harm is nothing in comparison with what occurred to Robinson over the summer season, the wideout has been fairly candid about how the ailment impacted his temper all through his first season in Washington.

He is been capable of contribute in each sport to this point, nonetheless, and that is a reality he will not be taking as a right.

“Understanding the place I used to be finally 12 months and the place I am at proper now,” Samuel stated Wednesday. “I really feel like I have been down an extended path, an extended journey.”

Carson Wentz is planning on opening his house to members of the membership on Thursday, and Taylor Heinicke will probably be amongst these attending the get-together. Wentz, for a change, will not be the one working the operation. As an alternative, the festivities will probably be overseen by his higher half.

“My spouse’s deliberate all the things,” Wentz stated, “so I can not take an excessive amount of credit score.