JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars working again James Robinson ought to play in Sunday’s season opener towards the Washington Commanders, coach Doug Pederson mentioned Monday.
Robinson’s return comes lower than 9 months after he suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in a loss to the New York Jets on Dec. 26. He had been restricted to particular person work all through a lot of coaching camp however did take part in group drills throughout the group’s joint practices with the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 24 and 25.
It is unsure how a lot Robinson will play towards the Commanders; Pederson has mentioned all through camp that he wished to watch out with Robinson and never threat reinjury.
Since he additionally hasn’t appeared in any preseason video games, it is protected to imagine Robinson will not have his regular workload.
Second-year participant Travis Etienne, who missed his rookie season with a Lisfranc harm, has been the Jaguars’ No. 1 again in camp and the preseason, and rookie fifth-round draft decide Snoop Conner has labored because the No. 2.
Robinson has rushed for 1,837 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught 80 passes for 566 yards and three touchdowns over two seasons with the Jaguars.
In 2020, Robinson posted essentially the most scrimmage yards (1,414) and second-most dashing yards (1,070) by an undrafted rookie within the widespread draft period.
