The Jaguars are planning to employ a running back-by-committee approach when the season begins Sept. 13 against Indianapolis. And veteran Chris Thompson, the only tailback on Jacksonville’s roster with an NFL rushing touchdown and the guy who knows coordinator Jay Gruden’s offense better than anyone else, likely won’t get the first carry.
Jacksonville expects to split the bulk of the work between second-year pro Devine Ozigbo and undrafted rookie James Robinson. And 2019 fifth-round draft pick Ryquell Armstead will serve primarily as a backup, with Thompson being a change-of-pace, third-down option.
“It looks like a bunch of fresh guys, just a bunch of big-eyed guys looking at the goal,” veteran running backs coach Terry Robiskie said.