After not being present at the Washington Commanders' recent preseason game, running back Brian Robinson Jr. was excused from practice amid trade rumors.

It appears running back Brian Robinson Jr. may have played his final snap for the Washington Commanders. Amid trade rumors, Robinson did not play in Washington's second preseason matchup vs. the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night and was not even in the stadium.

Ahead of the August 26 roster cuts deadline, NFL teams are making and taking calls for players on the roster bubble. The Washington Commanders may be willing to trade their starting running back.

The San Francisco 49ers announced a few moves on Wednesday morning. The team signed offensive lineman Michael Dunn and wide receiver Malik Knowles. The corresponding moves were to release defensive tackle Demone Harris and waive rookie running back Corey Kiner.

RB Leipzig are stepping up talks with Chelsea over a move for forward Christopher Nkunku. The discussions are for a permanent deal, with Nkunku open to the possibility of rejoining his former club and keen on a permanent transfer.

While there has not been any formal movement between Bayern Munich and Chelsea for Christopher Nkunku, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting that both Bayern and RB Leipzig are still working to get the attacker on loan: Chelsea are still talking to Bayern and to Leipzig over Christopher Nkunku.

Christopher Nkunku could mark a sensational return to RB Leipzig as Chelsea remain keen on Xavi Simons. But the Frenchman must accept a hefty pay cut.

The 49ers signed quarterback Nate Sudfeld to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the 49ers placed running back Patrick Taylor on season-ending injured reserve. Taylor dislocated his shoulder in last week's preseason game and was due to miss multiple weeks.

Before you read about the 49ers’ past and present quarterback carousels, know this: quarter-billion QB Brock Purdy is just fine. QB2 Mac Jones is not, but a knee sprain from last Saturday’s preseason win at Las Vegas isn’t expected to sideline him for the Sept.