Jets acquire running back Robinson from Jaguars after injury to rookie Hall: reports
New York gives up conditional 6th-round pick to bring in former 1,000-yard rusher
The New York Jets moved quickly to replace rookie running back Breece Hall.
The Jets traded a conditional sixth-round draft pick to Jacksonville on Monday for James Robinson, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been formally finalized.
Robinson, a third-year pro who lost his starting job to former Clemson star Travis Etienne two weeks ago, still needs to pass a physical.
Robinson, however, was not listed on the team's injury report last week and did not appear to be hurt in limited work Sunday. He played just 12 snaps and didn't record a carry in a 23-17 loss to the New York Giants.
Robinson has 81 carries for 340 yards and three touchdowns this season to go along with nine catches for 46 yards and a score. He totalled 1,837 yards rushing, 566 yards receiving and 18 total TDs in his first two years with Jacksonville. He topped 1,000 yards on the ground as a rookie.
He was the first Jets player since 2009 to run for a touchdown in four straight games. Hall also had 19 catches for 218 yards and a TD, providing a dual threat out of the backfield.
Robinson and Michael Carter, a fourth-round pick last year out of North Carolina, will likely handle the bulk of the carries moving forward.
With files from CBC Sports
