With Saquon Barkley’s future unsure, the New York Giants added some insurance coverage on Friday, signing working again James Robinson.
Robinson, 24, was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted 2020 rookie free agent from Illinois State. He spent three seasons with the Jags earlier than becoming a member of the New York Jets final season.
Robinson signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the New England Patriots throughout free company, however was launched on June 12.
In 39 profession video games (32 begins), Robinson rushed for two,262 yards and scored 18 touchdowns, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. He additionally caught 91 passes for 617 additional yards and 5 touchdowns.
The 5-foot-9, 219-pound Robinson had his greatest season as a rookie, gaining 1,414 yards from scrimmage and scoring 10 whole touchdowns. He was named to the PWFA All-Rookie Workforce.
Robinson earned a 59.7 Professional Soccer Focus score in 2022. His greatest season got here as a rookie, incomes a 72.9 PFF score.
With the Giants, Robinson joins a secure of working backs that features Matt Breida, rookie Eric Grey, Gary Brightwell and Jashaun Corbin.
