Washington Commanders rookie shot during robbery

SHOT: Brian Robinson of the Washington Commanders looks on against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of the preseason game. Pic: Scott Taetsch/Getty Images

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson was shot during what police say was an attempted robbery or carjacking, the NFL team said.

The 23-year-old former Alabama player was taken to hospital with what the team called non-life-threatening injuries. The Commanders said team co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder, president Jason Wright, coach Ron Rivera, team physician Dr Anthony Casolaro and clinical psychologist Dr Barbara Roberts were with Robinson at the hospital.