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Yahoo
14-06-2025
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Jaguars release RB Keilan Robinson, a 5th-round pick in 2024
The Jacksonville Jaguars are moving on from a player they just drafted in the fifth round last year. On Wednesday, they released running back Keilan Robinson, sending him to the waiver wire. Any team can now claim him and take on the remainder of his rookie contract. If he clears waivers, he'll become a free agent. Advertisement Robinson played six games last year as a fifth-round rookie but he was on the field for just five offensive snaps. He played 51 snaps on special teams, returning two kickoffs for 34 yards. The Jaguars spent the 167th overall pick on him last year, drafting the former Alabama and Texas running back in the fifth round. Robinson never had more than 322 yards rushing in a season in college, finishing his career with 796 yards and eight touchdowns in the 45 games he played. This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars release RB Keilan Robinson, a 2024 draft pick
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Eagles claim 2nd-year Jaguars talent
The post Eagles claim 2nd-year Jaguars talent appeared first on ClutchPoints. When a team waves the white flag on a prospect, Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman tends to perk up. The future Hall of Fame executive has built two Super Bowl championship squads in part by taking fliers on players who have yet to come close to realizing their full potential. Roseman is hoping he just uncovered another hidden gem. Advertisement Philly is claiming 2024 fifth-round draft pick Keilan Robinson off waivers, per ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler. The Jacksonville Jaguars released the running back and return specialist earlier in the week, and the Eagles are swooping in to pick him up. Robinson missed training camp and most of his rookie campaign due to a foot injury. He was active for six games, registering only two kick returns for 34 yards. The Jags obviously have no interest in trying to salvage the fairly modest investment the previous regime made on him. There is hope the 25-year-old speedster can still serve a meaningful role on an NFL team. He began his college career with Alabama and later transferred to Texas, accumulating 1,206 yards from scrimmage during his three-year run with the Longhorns. Perhaps there is production just waiting to bust out of those legs. Will the Eagles pull off another offseason heist? The Eagles are interested in finding out what Robinson can offer their special teams unit. They have a keen eye for talent, so fans will give them the benefit of the doubt for this minor move. Advertisement Howie Roseman signed former top-15 draft pick Mekhi Becton to a one-year, $5.5 million contract last offseason. The 26-year-old started 19 games at right guard, including the playoffs, and provided valuable protection on the interior offensive line during a Super Bowl run. He inked a two-year deal worth $20 million with the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency. This franchise revives careers. Keilan Robinson probably feels like his has yet to even really begin, which could give him a fresh outlook when he arrives at minicamp next week. Although his ceiling is seemingly limited, most fan bases just instinctively groan when the Eagles scoop up anyone previously deemed undesirable. And who can blame them? Related: Eagles' Reed Blankenship weighs in on Vic Fangio-Dolphins drama Related: The Scottish secret behind the Eagles' Tush Push
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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Eagles' Fullback Comments Take New Light in Waiver Claim
Eagles' Fullback Comments Take New Light in Waiver Claim originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie turned heads during league meetings this offseason when he declared that the organization hoped to bring back the fullback position in 2025. Advertisement Their latest pickup may not be a true fullback, but he certainly sheds new light on the comment about change in general. The Eagles claimed running back/return specialist Keilan Robinson off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Robinson was a fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft and recorded just five offensive snaps during his rookie campaign. So what's the big deal? The Alabama and Texas product recorded over 900 kick-return yards in college while adding over 1,100 yards from scrimmage on the offensive side of the ball. At 5-9 and 183 pounds, Robinson is hardly a fullback; he's the farthest thing from that. Advertisement He is set up to compete for a spot on the practice squad. ... but his experience as a returner could also help the team. The organization signed Avery Williams in the offseason, which could be seen as adding competition to the role. Hypothetically, though, let's say Robinson can earn a spot on the game-day roster. Can he add a wrinkle as an extra back? This waiver claim of Robinson isn't specific to the fullback position ... but it does show Philadelphia's continuous pursuit to run the football is never-ending. And it's not just because of Saquon Barkley's excellence, either. The organization has truly committed to bringing players who can operate a run-first offense. ... with more news about what can be done with a fullback maybe on the horizon. Advertisement Related: Eagles Legends to Coach Against Each Other at Lincoln Financial Field Related: Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean Already Ranked Among NFL's Best CB Duos This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
