James Robinson

James Robinson

26-Year-Old Running BackRB
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Robinson spent most of the 2023 campaign on Green Bay's practice squad before joining up with New Orleans in mid-December. He never appeared in a game for the Saints, but the team brought him back for running back depth this offseason. After breaking out for a 1,070 yards as a rookie in 2021, Robinson will likely have to start out the regular season on the practice squad with the hopes of working his way onto the Saints' roster as a second or third-stringer later on in the year. Read Past Outlooks
$Released by the Saints in August of 2024.
Caught up in roster cuts
RBFree Agent
August 27, 2024
The Saints cut Robinson on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Robinson, who played only one game in 2023 and 11 contests in 2022, couldn't carve out a reserve role for himself behind Alvin Kamara in New Orleans' backfield despite Kendre Miller (hamstring) missing most of training camp and Jamaal Williams having been notably unproductive last season. Since suffering an Achilles tear back in 2021, Robinson has bounced between multiple organizations in the league. He'll look to earn another practice squad opportunity for the 2024 campaign, whether with the Saints or a new club.
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Measurables Review
How do James Robinson's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"
 
Weight
220 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.64 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.19 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.03 sec
 
Vertical Jump
40.0 in
 
Broad Jump
125 in
 
Bench Press
24 reps
 
Hand Length
8.75 in
 
Arm Length
29.63 in
 
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Gameday Injuries: Week 13
Gameday Injuries: Week 13
December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023
Juan Carlos Blanco breaks down the latest as of Sunday morning on a Week 13 injury report particularly busy at the wide receiver position.
Weekly Rankings: Week 12 Value Meter
November 22, 2023
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
Robinson had 263 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns in the first three games last year, which made for a triumphant return from the Achilles' tear he suffered Week 16 of 2021. But perhaps he returned a little too soon. After starting fast, Robinson produced just 113 yards over a four-week stretch before the Jaguars traded him to the Jets for a fifth-round pick. Robinson promptly appeared on the injury report with a knee injury after one week with the team, then suddenly seemed unable to run, producing just 90 yards and a score on 31 touches in four active games with the Jets while being inactive for six games. In March, the Patriots signed him to a two-year contract, but only $150,000 was guaranteed and they later released him in June. While he should get another chance elsewhere, it's not a great sign that the Patriots cut ties after seeing him practice for a couple weeks this spring.
Much like the Jaguars' season as a whole, Robinson's 2021 featured some wild swings of fortune, with infrequent highs and all too many lows. The team's decision to draft Travis Etienne late in the first round seemed to relegate the incumbent starter to a committee role, but then Etienne broke his foot in August and was lost for the year. After a sluggish performance out of the gate, Robinson scored five TDs in four games Weeks 3-6 while averaging 97.0 rushing yards per game, but after Jacksonville's bye, multiple lower-body injuries sapped his effectiveness and his campaign finally ended for good due to a partial Achilles tear in Week 16. It's not yet clear if he'll be ready to begin this season, but even if he is, a healthy Etienne figures to be prominently featured. Robinson runs with power and purpose, using his vision and agility to attack the defense, and he's shown he is an asset on passing downs as well. Etienne hasn't proven anything yet in the pros, but he has the advantage of being a high draft pick compared to Robinson's status as an undrafted free agent, not to mention the better health prognosis heading into training camp.
While a number of first-year running backs made impacts in 2020, none was more surprising than Robinson. The undrafted rookie pushed his way up the depth chart in camp, and the Jaguars were impressed enough with his efforts that they cut Leonard Fournette just before the start of the regular season. If the team had thoughts of using a committee, Robinson quickly ruined those plans too, as he seized the starting job and saw no fewer than 16 touches in a game until an ankle injury cost him the final two weeks of the season. A powerful, physical runner, Robinson doesn't have great speed but instead uses his vision and nimble feet to avoid big blows, with his 36 broken tackles tied for seventh among RBs. He also proved to be capable as a receiver and was a willing pass protector, allowing him to stay on the field in all situations. Despite his rookie success, the Jaguars invested a late first-round pick in Travis Etienne, who is seemingly a better fit for the spread offense that could accompany first overall selection Trevor Lawrence and new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell. However, Etienne then suffered a season-ending foot injury in late August, leaving Robinson and 30-year-old Carlos Hyde as the Week 1 backfield options in Jacksonville. It's a setup that points to Robinson leading the way again, and perhaps even reprising the three-down role he earned as a rookie last year.
It initially appeared Robinson, an undrafted rookie out of FCS Illinois State, was likely to start his pro career on the Jacksonville practice squad. Instead, he's listed atop the depth chart at running back after the team waived Leonard Fournette at the end of August. The Jaguars widely have been expected to utilize a backfield committee, but it could be just Robinson and passing-down specialist Chris Thompson getting work at the start of the season, considering Devine Ozigbo is dealing with a hamstring injury and will miss at least a few weeks after being placed on IR.
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Gets reserve/future deal with NO
RBNew Orleans Saints
January 8, 2024
The Saints signed Robinson due to a reserve/future contract Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Joins Saints' practice squad
RBFree Agent
December 13, 2023
The Saints signed Robinson to their practice squad Wednesday.
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Times with Green Bay ends
RBFree Agent
December 5, 2023
Robinson was cut from the Packers' practice squad Tuesday.
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Back to practice squad
RBFree Agent
December 4, 2023
Robinson reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday.
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Joins active roster
RBGreen Bay Packers
December 2, 2023
The Packers elevated Robinson to their active roster Saturday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
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Works out for Washington
RBFree Agent
November 26, 2024
Robinson worked out with the Commanders on Tuesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
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Robinson hasn't made much of a fantasy impact since the 2022 season, and he's had just one carry since the start of the 2023 campaign. However, his workout is potentially notable given that the Commanders are dealing with injuries to both Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler. The team also took a look at Boston Scott on Tuesday, though neither back is signed for now.
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