Packers adding depth to RB room signing former 1000-yard rusher James Robinson per report
Generating more offense -- especially in the first half -- was one of coach Matt LaFleur's focuses during the teams' recent bye week. Green Bay made a step toward improving their offensive input on Tuesday as they are signing former 1,000-yard rusher , .The 25-year-old running back is hoping Chad Bettis Jersey to jumpstart his career after several recent setbacks. It started shortly after the 2020 season that saw him become only the fourth undrafted rookie in history to rush for 1,000 yards.Robinson's Chris Iannetta Jersey 2021 season ended when he tore his Achilles tendon in Week 16. He was traded to the in October of 2022 but played in just four games for Gang Green. Robinson signed with the in March but was released in June due to concerns over his health. Robinson then spent five weeks of training camp with the before being released.Last month, Robinson had workouts with the and but did not sign with either team. Robinson had put up solid numbers prior to his Achilles injury. He rushed for 1,070 yards and seven touchdowns while averaging 4.5 yards-per-carry during his rookie season. He also caught 49 of 60 targets for 344 yards and three scores that season. The following season, Robinson ran Todd Helton Jersey for eight scores while averaging a career-best 4.7 yards per carry. NO RB #32 Robinson will look to make an impact on a Packers offense that was last in the yards gained in the first half Scott Oberg Jersey of games during the season's first five weeks. ' injury contributed to Green Bay's struggles on offense as Jones has played in just two games so far. Backup has struggled to fill Jones' shoes in the starting lineup and is averaging just 2.8 yards per carry. Green Bay (2-3) is hoping to get back on track this Sunday in Denver against a team that is in the middle of a rough season. A big reason for Denver's 1-5 start is a defense that has allowed more points than any team in football so Carlos Gonzalez Jersey far.