Packers adding depth to RB room, signing former 1,000-yard rusher James Robinson, per report

Generating extra offense — particularly within the first part — used to be considered one of Packers trainer Matt LaFleur’s focuses all over the groups’ contemporary bye week. Green Bay made a step towards making improvements to their offensive enter on Tuesday as they’re signing former 1,000-yard rusher James Robinson, according to NFL Media. 

The 25-year-old working again is hoping to jumpstart his profession after a number of contemporary setbacks. It began in a while after the 2020 season that noticed him grow to be most effective the fourth undrafted rookie in historical past to rush for 1,000 yards.

Robinson’s 2021 season ended when he tore his Achilles tendon in Week 16. He used to be traded to the Jets in October of 2022 however performed in simply 4 video games for Gang Green. Robinson signed with the Patriots in March however used to be launched in June due to issues over his well being. Robinson then spent 5 weeks of coaching camp with the Giants ahead of being launched. 

Last month, Robinson had workout routines with the Colts and Ravens however didn’t signal with both crew. 

Robinson had publish forged numbers prior to his Achilles damage. He rushed for 1,070 yards and 7 touchdowns whilst averaging 4.5 yards-per-carry all over his rookie season. He additionally stuck 49 of 60 objectives for 344 yards and 3 ratings that season. The following season, Robinson ran for 8 ratings whilst averaging a career-best 4.7 yards per deliver. 

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Robinson will glance to make an affect on a Packers offense that used to be ultimate within the NFL yards won within the first part of video games all over the season’s first 5 weeks. Aaron Jones’ damage contributed to Green Bay’s struggles on offense as Jones has performed in simply two video games up to now. Backup AJ Dillon has struggled to fill Jones’ footwear within the beginning lineup and is averaging simply 2.8 yards per deliver. 

Green Bay (2-3) is hoping to get again heading in the right direction this Sunday in Denver in opposition to a Broncos crew this is in the midst of a coarse season. A large reason why for Denver’s 1-5 get started is a protection that has allowed extra issues than any crew in soccer up to now.