Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson was a fan favorite during his brief tenure in Duval, but he’s had trouble finding footing with a new squad since being traded in October 2022.
After spending most of the latter half of the 2022 season as a healthy scratch for the New York Jets, the 24-year-old running back signed with the New England Patriots in March. He was cut just three months later, though. Now he’s joining the New York Giants.
Robinson was a breakout star for the Jaguars in 2020, earning an immediate starting role as an undrafted rookie. He finished that year with 1,070 rushing yards, 344 receiving yards, and 10 total touchdowns.
Despite bizarre stints on the sideline and discord with Urban Meyer during the 2021 season, Robinson still recorded 989 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdown before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in December. He returned to score four touchdowns in the first three games of the 2022 season before the Jaguars gradually turned to Travis Etienne Jr. as their featured back.
In New York, Robinson could provide the Giants with some insurance as Saquon Barkley’s contract dispute with the team continues. After not receiving a new deal before the mid-July deadline for franchised players, Barkley has talked about the possibility of sitting out the 2023 season.
The Giants also have running backs Matt Breida, Gary Brightwell, Jashaun Corbin, and Eric Gray on the roster.
