New Orleans Saints' running back James Robinson was active in Sunday's preseason loss as he fights for a roster spot. The veteran journeyman carried the ball five times for 27 yards and caught two passes for 12 yards. He also saw some work on special teams as a return man. Robinson has been unable to stick on a roster ever since he was traded from Jacksonville in 2022, and it will be an uphill climb for him to make the Saints' 53-man roster unless he impresses on special teams.
Aug 19, 2024 10:52 AM EST
The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent veteran running back James Robinson to a futures deal on Monday. The move to keep Robinson around heading into the 2024 season comes after he was added to New Orleans' practice squad in early December. The 25-year-old was brought in to provide running back depth behind Alvin Kamara, Jamaal Williams and rookie Kendre Miller, who missed Weeks 10-17 with an ankle sprain. Before landing a deal with the Saints, Robinson spent time with the Green Bay Packers' practice squad and was active in Week 13, only to see one carry for two yards while catching one pass for a loss of two yards against the Kansas City Chiefs. The former undrafted rookie free agent had a 1,000-yard season in his rookie year in 2020 with the Jacksonville Jaguars out of nowhere but hasn't been the same since and has been passed around the league as RB depth.
Jan 8, 2024 6:23 PM EST
The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent running back James Robinson on Tuesday, according to a league source. The former undrafted rookie that put up 1,000 yards in 2020 with the Jacksonville Jaguars continues to be passed around as RB depth in 2023 after his latest stint with the Green Bay Packers. The 25-year-old was active for one game with the Packers in Week 13 and had one carry for two yards and caught his only target for a two-yard loss on four offensive snaps. In New Orleans, Robinson will provide running back depth behind Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams. Rookie Kendre Miller (ankle) continues to battle an ankle injury and has missed the last four games. It's unlikely we'll see Robinson in a game for the Saints to close out 2023.
Dec 12, 2023 7:39 PM EST
The Green Bay Packers released running back James Robinson from their practice squad on Tuesday. Robinson has been shuffled back and forth by the team a few times throughout the season. He appeared in one game for the Packers, taking one carry for two yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13. The team released Robinson to make room for newly signed Kenyan Drake, who will take his place on the practice squad. Robinson will now look to catch on with another team.
Dec 5, 2023 9:38 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back James Robinson has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 13 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers are going to be without Aaron Jones (knee) and Emmanuel Wilson (shoulder) for Sunday's game. The move to bring up Robinson gives the Packers depth behind AJ Dillon and Patrick Taylor. This is mainly a depth move, so it seems unlikely that Robinson is going to have a significant impact. Fantasy managers can expect a bigger workload for Dillon this weekend with Taylor and Robinson possibly mixed in for a few snaps.
Dec 2, 2023 6:45 PM EST
The Green Bay Packers are signing James Robinson to the active roster ahead of the Week 12 game against the Detroit Lions. Aaron Jones (knee) is presumably doubtful to play and rookie Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) has been placed on Injured Reserve. Robinson hit the league by storm as an undrafted free agent in 2020, posting over 1,400 yards from scrimmage and 10 total touchdowns. He has struggled to find his footing after his fantastic rookie season. This year, he has spent time with the New England Patriots and New York Giants as a member of the practice squad. If he logs a touch behind AJ Dillon on Thursday, it will be his first touch since last season with the New York Jets. For now, he remains off the fantasy radar.
Nov 22, 2023 2:51 PM EST
The Green Bay Packers added to their running back depth on Tuesday by signing free-agent RB James Robinson, according to a source. Robinson worked out for the Packers earlier this month and will now join them, likely on the practice squad to begin with. Aaron Jones (hamstring) has missed three games with a hamstring injury he suffered in the season opener, although he will hopefully be ready to return in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos after having last week's bye to rest up. Robinson, 25, has bounced around the league with the New York Jets, New England Patriots and New York Giants since the Jacksonville Jaguars traded him to the Jets midway through last year. He has really fallen off a cliff since tearing his Achilles in 2021 and should remain on the waiver wire for now in your league.
Oct 17, 2023 3:42 PM EST
The Green Bay Packers worked out free-agent running back James Robinson on Monday. Robinson is still trying to latch on with an NFL team after the New York Giants released him during training camp in August. The former undrafted free agent burst onto the scene in his rookie year in 2020 with the Jacksonville Jaguars with 1,070 rushing yards and seven touchdowns while adding 49 receptions (60 targets) for an additional 49 yards and three scores. He scored a career-high eight rushing touchdowns the following year but has fallen off a cliff ever since. In 11 games with the Jaguars and New York Jets in 2022, Robinson had 110 carries for 425 yards and three TDs and has struggled to latch on with a team since. If the 25-year-old lands in Green Bay, he'd be serving as RB depth behind Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon, rookie Emanuel Wilson and Patrick Taylor.
Oct 2, 2023 8:42 PM EST
Free-agent running back James Robinson worked out for the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, according to a source. Robinson is looking to latch on with yet another team before the start of the 2023 regular season this Thursday night. The former undrafted rookie has already been cut by the New England Patriots and New York Giants this offseason. The Colts could really use some running back depth with Jonathan Taylor (ankle) set to miss the first four games of the regular season and Zack Moss (arm) questionable to play in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Even if Robinson signs with Indy, he'll be well off the fantasy radar behind the likes of Deon Jackson, rookie Evan Hull, Jake Funk and Jason Huntley.
Sep 4, 2023 6:22 PM EST
The New York Giants released running back James Robinson on Sunday, according to a source. Robinson's fall continues. The 25-year-old former undrafted free agent had over 1,000 yards rushing in his first NFL season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020 and had a season-high eight rushing scores the following season, but an Achilles injury suffered late in December of 2021 sapped him of his explosiveness. Since his first two seasons with the Jaguars, Robinson has played for the Patriots, Jets and Giants but hasn't been able to stick on a roster for very long. He should be able to land with another organization as backfield depth before the 2023 regular season, but he might have to work his way up from a practice squad.
Aug 27, 2023 11:08 AM EST
New York Giants running back James Robinson carried the ball 10 times for 55 yards in the team's 32-24 loss to the cross-town rival Jets in Saturday's preseason finale. That included a 28-yard run in the middle of the second quarter. The ex-Jaguar is a question mark to make the final roster with Matt Breida and rookie Eric Gray seemingly making the cut. If the Giants decide to keep a fourth runner, Robinson, Gary Brightwell, and Jashaun Corbin are among the candidates. Even if he survives the cut day, Robinson is not worthy of being drafted in fantasy football this season.
Aug 27, 2023 9:36 AM EST
The Bergen Record's Art Stapleton is projecting New York Giants running backs James Robinson and Gary Brightwell to be left off the final 53-man roster at the end of the preseason and training camp. Saquon Barkley, Matt Breida and Eric Gray are expected to be the three RBs that the Giants keep, with Jashaun Corbin likely to join the practice squad to begin the year. It's been a steep fall for Robinson after he posted 1,070 rushing yards in his rookie season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020. Since then, he was traded to the New York Jets and released by the New England Patriots after signing a two-year deal this offseason. It appears he just isn't 100 percent still after tearing his Achilles at the end of 2021. The 25-year-old remains well off the fantasy radar.
Aug 17, 2023 11:16 AM EST
Robinson (undisclosed) plans to sign with the Giants on Friday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Jul 21, 2023 12:24 PM EST
Robinson struggled to stay healthy for spring practices prior to his recent release from the Patriots, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
Jun 13, 2023 6:36 AM EST
The Patriots waived Robinson on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Jun 12, 2023 1:33 PM EST
Robinson, who believes he's fully past the Achilles injury that he sustained at the end of the 2021 season, is slated to have a chance to compete for the Patriots' No. 2 RB role behind starter Rhamondre Stevenson, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
May 11, 2023 1:51 PM EST
Robinson finished the 2022 season with 110 carries for 425 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games split between the Jaguars and Jets. He added 11 catches for 51 yards and two touchdowns on 14 targets.
Jan 9, 2023 8:03 PM EST
Robinson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Jan 1, 2023 11:51 AM EST
Robinson is inactive for Thursday's game against the Jets.
Dec 22, 2022 4:05 PM EST
Robinson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Dec 18, 2022 8:46 AM EST
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