The Patriots reportedly added another intriguing option to their backfield in free agency on Wednesday.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, New England signed running back James Robinson to a two-year contract worth a maximum value of $8 million. He might have some injury concerns, but Robinson could be a potent weapon in New England, especially if paired with Rhamondre Stevenson.
Here are five things to know about the latest Patriots offseason pick-up:
Robinson was a record-setting rookie with the Jaguars.
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Despite a productive collegiate career at Illinois State, Robinson went undrafted in 2020, eventually signing with Jacksonville as a free agent.