With Saquon Barkley’s future unsure, the New York Giants added somewhat little bit of insurance coverage on Friday, signing working again James Robinson.
The 24-year-old Robinson was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Illinois State in 2020. 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 take care of the New England Patriots throughout free company however he was launched on June 12.
In 39 profession video games (32 begins), Robinson has rushed for two,262 yards and scored 18 touchdowns, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. He’s additionally caught 91 passes for an extra 617 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 complete touchdowns. He was named to the PWFA All-Rookie Staff.
Robinson earned a 59.7 Professional Soccer Focus grade in 2022. His greatest season got here as a rookie, incomes a PFF grade of 72.9.
With the Giants, Robinson joins a steady of working backs that features Matt Breida, rookie Eric Grey, Gary Brightwell and Jashaun Corbin.
