Robinson shared the news in a quick message on his Instagram Stories on Monday, writing, “Thanks for the prayers! God is great!”
Robinson suffered two gunshot wounds to his lower extremities and was taken to a local hospital, Metropolitan Police Department spokesman Dustin Sternbeck said. The shooting occurred in the 1000 block of H Street NE, police said. Two suspects fled the scene, and officers recovered a firearm nearby, Sternbeck said.
“He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is currently being treated at the hospital, where team officials are at the scene with him. We ask that you respect Brian’s privacy at this time,” the commanders said.
The gunmen allegedly approached Robinson with a gun around 5:30 p.m. Sunday and attempted to rob him, the DC Metropolitan Police said in a statement late Monday.
“During the robbery attempt, the suspects fired their handguns and beat the victim. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle without receiving any property,” police said.
Police released a surveillance photo of two suspects and the car they allegedly used to flee the scene.
Commanders head coach Ron Rivera visited Robinson, who he said was in “good spirits”.
CNN has reached out to the NFL for comment.
Robinson Jr. was drafted by the University of Alabama in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He did not play in the team’s final preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night.