The New Orleans Saints signed 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.
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.
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.
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.
Emanuel Wilson Goes On IR, James Robinson Added To Active Roster
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.
Packers Add James Robinson, Patrick Taylor To RB Room
With injuries at the running back position, the Green Bay Packers re-signed James Robinson to the practice squad and signed Patrick Taylor off the New England Patriots' practice squad on Monday. Aaron Jones (knee) and rookie Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) were injured in the Week 11 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, and AJ Dillon (groin) is also on the initial Week 12 injury report. Dillon should be ready to play this Thursday on Thanksgiving against the Detroit Lions and would operate as Green Bay's lead back if Jones is unable to play. Along with Taylor and Robinson, the Packers also have rookie Ellis Merriweather on their practice squad.
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.
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.
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.
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.
