Announcement: Panthers Set Beat Ravens To Sign Former 1,000-Yard Rusher
The James Robinson comeback tour hit another bump in the road, as the Saints cut the veteran in the leadup to the 53-man roster deadline. An undrafted free agent in 2020, Robinson started his career by usurping first-round pick Leonard Fournette and recording 1,070 rushing yards as a rrookie. Following another solid season as the lone bright spot on Urban Meyer’s Jaguars, the wheels quickly fell off the wagon. Robinson ruptured his Achilles late in the 2021 season and spent the past few years bouncing across multiple rosters.
After increasingly short stints with the Jets, Patriots, Giants, and Packers, the Saints cut could be the end of the road for James Robinson. Historically speaking, Achilles injuries are a kiss of death for running backs, and Robinson has yet to prove he can return to form following the injury
More Short-Term Help
The Panthers have their long-term answer at running back in second-round pick Jonathon Brooks. However, they still need to find a short-term solution. Brooks tore his ACL during his final collegiate season and is still working his way back to the field. Chuba Hubbard will start in his absence with Miles Sanders easing his workload. This is bad news for Carolina, as Hubbard is nothing more than a career backup and Sanders was one of the league’s least efficient backs last year. James Robinson might not be any better, but it can’t hurt to kick the tires on the cut division rival.
The Carolina Panthers are reportedly on the verge of making a significant move by signing running back James Robinson, who was recently cut by the New Orleans Saints. This potential signing would be a notable win for the Panthers, as they appear to have outmaneuvered the Baltimore Ravens, another team rumored to be interested in Robinson after his release.
Robinson’s playing style, characterized by his hard-nosed running and ability to catch passes out of the backfield, aligns well with the Panthers’ offensive philosophy under head coach Frank Reich. If signed, Robinson could serve as a versatile backup, capable of contributing in various situations and providing insurance in case of injuries to the team’s other running backs.
For the Ravens, missing out on Robinson could be a blow, especially given their own concerns at the running back position. Baltimore has dealt with a string of injuries to key players in recent seasons, and the addition of Robinson would have provided some much-needed depth behind J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards.
As for Robinson, joining the Panthers would offer him a fresh start and the opportunity to prove that he still has plenty to offer in the NFL. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Robinson has shown that he can be a productive player when given the chance. The Panthers, eager to improve upon their recent struggles, could be the perfect place for him to revive his career.
If the deal goes through, Robinson’s signing would be a savvy move by the Panthers, potentially giving them a valuable asset as they look to make a push in the NFC South. For Robinson, it’s another chapter in his ongoing NFL journey, one that he hopes will lead to continued success on the field.
