The New England Patriots are signing former Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson to a two-year deal worth as much as $8 million, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Robinson, 24, was a breakout star with the Jaguars in 2020, setting the NFL record for yards from scrimmage by an undrafted rookie with 1,414. A year later, Robinson’s surprisingly small role in the Jaguars offense was one of many bizarre choices made by Urban Meyer, although the running back still managed 989 yards and eight touchdowns before an Achilles tear ended his season.
The back started his 2022 season strong with 230 rushing yards and four total touchdowns through the Jaguars’ first three games, but Robinson eventually started being phased out in favor of Travis Etienne Jr.
In October, Robinson was traded to the New York Jets in a deal that netted the Jaguars a sixth-round pick in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. The Jets hardly used Robinson, declaring him inactive for six of the 10 games after the trade.
With the Patriots, Robinson joins a backfield that was led by rookie Rhamondre Stevenson during the 2022 season.
