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    You are here Home » Green Bay Packers Re-Sign Former Running Back 3 Days Before Thanksgiving Matchup with Detroit Lions
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    Green Bay Packers Re-Sign Former Running Back 3 Days Before Thanksgiving Matchup with Detroit Lions

    Robin M AdamsBy Robin M AdamsNovember 20, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read
    Sep 24, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet sits on the sidelines during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
    Sep 24, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet sits on the sidelines during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

    The Green Bay Packers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 on Sunday afternoon to improve to 4-6. The win placed Green Bay just a game outside of the final wild card spot in the NFC Playoff picture.

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    Unfortunately, the win came at a staggering price. The Packers saw not one, but two of their three running backs exit with injuries. Aaron Jones suffered a knee injury that, upon first glance, appeared to be season-ending. However, initial tests ruled out a torn ACL and he may return yet this season. Tests are still being performed today.

    Emanuel Wilson left the game with a separated shoulder. Further tests will reveal the extent of his injury as well.

    The problem for Green Bay, though, is that they have just three days until their next game, a Thanksgiving matchup with the Detroit Lions. Even if both running backs escaped serious injury, the likelihood that they would be able to play just a few days after their injuries is not good.

    In order to provide AJ Dillon some relief in the backfield, the Packers turned to a familiar face: James Robinson, who previously spent three weeks on the team’s practice squad earlier this season.

    The Green Bay Packers Re-Sign Running Back James Robinson

    Green Bay Packers running back James Robinson
    Aug 18, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (5) hands off to running back James Robinson (24) during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

    Sports Illustrated‘s Bill Huber was the first to report that the Packers are re-signing Robinson ahead of their Thanksgiving matchup with Detroit. While nothing official has been revealed, it is presumed that Robinson will be signed to the team’s practice squad.

    There, Robinson will join rookie running back Ellis Merriweather, who was signed by the Packers when they released him earlier this season. Either one of them can be used as a game day elevation for Green Bay come Thursday.

    Why Did the Green Bay Packers Sign James Robinson Before Thanksgiving?

    Nov 15, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (30) runs against Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry (94) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
    Nov 15, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (30) runs against Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry (94) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

    There are multiple running backs on various practice squads that have spent time with the Packers. For example, Patrick Taylor was picked up by the New England Patriots when the Packers released him earlier this year. Tyler Goodson, once a fan-favorite in the preseason, Goodson was released in favor of Taylor and Wilson this year. He was picked up by the Indianapolis Colts.

    The fact of the matter, though, is that Green Bay had already run its course with both Taylor and Goodson. If they saw them as good short-term or long-term fits, they would have done whatever could reasonably be done to keep them. They didn’t.

    Robinson, meanwhile, knows a bit about the Packers offense from his short stint with the team this year. He is also a veteran, which may give him a leg up on Merriweather when it comes to who will be elevated on Thanksgiving.

    Fans may recall that Robinson was a 1,000-yard rusher in 2020 as an undrafted rookie with the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, knee injuries have hampered what was once believed to be a promising career.

    While he has not played a snap in the regular season this year, he could get a shot on Thursday should the Packers choose to elevate him. It could be the break that springboards him to another regular playing opportunity in the NFL.

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    Robin M Adams is an author, journalist, and writer of significant sports-related articles. Robin is also the co-owner of Wisconsin Sports Heroics, a sports news website that covers Wisconsin sports. He covers all things Wisconsin sports, but mostly the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Milwaukee Brewers.

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