Jaguars RB James Robinson traded to the New York Jets – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson was traded to the New York Jets for a conditional sixth-round pick.
The draft pick can become a fifth-round pick if Robinson rushes for more than 600 yards.
Sources: The #Jets are making a big trade, acquiring #Jaguars RB James Robinson to help replace injured RB Breece Hall. Draft pick compensation will return to the Jags.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 24, 2022
This exchange was a bit of a shock in terms of brokers who were reportedly available. Robinson was not one of them. He apparently he was now.
James Robinson has been one of the best stories in the NFL in recent years. In 2020 he left as an undrafted free agent and was later signed by the Jaguars. With injuries and a lack of depth at the position that year, Robinson worked his way to becoming a starter and didn’t disappoint.
In his rookie year, Robinson rushed for over 1,000 yards and scored 7 touchdowns. He was heavily involved as a receiver and scored three additional receiving touchdowns.
In 2021, Robinson ruptured his Achilles tendon and restarted the 2022 season.
However, it was interesting for the Jacksonville Jaguars to select running back Travis Etienne Jr. in the first round of the 2021 draft. He didn’t make his debut until this season due to injury. They are now currently +350 to make the playoffs according to overseas sportsbooks after this trade.
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Now this exchange makes sense. Etienne has seen increased instant turnout in recent weeks and has dramatically outplayed Robinson.
The New York Jets, however, just lost their star running back Breece Hall to a season-ending knee injury, so this trade works for both sides. Even with a 5-2 record, the Jets are still +130 to make the playoffs according to foreign sportsbooks.
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Robinson is capable of handling a heavy workload, but the Jets may want to help him get into the offense in his first game with the team. Look for running back Michael Carter to get at least more than half of the running back touches.
However, Robinson has a full week of practice to get up to speed and that could change.
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