Patriots make their first stunning reduce of the 2023 offseason

Lower than three months after signing him to a two-year contract, the Patriots waived operating again James Robinson on Monday following the primary day of the workforce’s necessary minicamp. New England additionally waived cornerback Tae Hayes.

Robinson, 24, was anticipated to be a boom-or-bust weapon on New England’s depth chart at operating again this season.

Accidents have hampered Robinson over time, with an Achilles ailment derailing a proficient again who totaled 1,414 scrimmage yards as an undrafted rookie with Jacksonville through the 2020 season.

He added one other 767 speeding yards to go together with eight whole touchdowns over 14 video games in 2021, however a torn Achilles ended his season prematurely. The 2022 season yielded lackluster outcomes, with Robinson posting 425 speeding yards and 11 receptions between stints with the Jags and Jets, earlier than getting non-tendered by New York in March.

Regardless that New England handed Robinson a two-year deal, it solely contained $150,000 in assured cash. Clearly there was concern from the Patriots about how a lot Robinson had left within the tank, and he was not noticed throughout Monday’s minicamp session at Gillette Stadium. 

With Damien Harris shifting on in free company, Robinson was a possible possibility to fit in behind Rhamondre Stevenson on New England’s depth chart. The Patriots nonetheless have one other 4 operating backs on the roster behind Stevenson in Ty Montgomery, J.J. Taylor, Pierre Sturdy, and Kevin Harris.