Washington Commanders’ Brian Robinson Jr says the operation went well after he was shot in a possible attempted robbery or auto theft

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.

Commanders confirmed the incident in a statement Sunday evening.

“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.

Commanders head coach Ron Rivera visited Robinson, who he said was in “good spirits”.

“He wants his teammates to know that he appreciates them all for reaching out and he loves them all and will be back soon doing what he does best,” Rivera said on Twitter.

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.

CNN’s Dakin Andone and Wayne Sterling contributed to this report.