The Philadelphia Eagles are claiming working again/return specialist Keilan Robinson off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars, in response to a report from NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.
The Jags not too long ago waived Robinson, a fifth-round decide within the 2024 NFL Draft (No. 167 total, 5 spots forward of the place the Eagles chosen Trevor Keegan), to open up a roster spot to signal veteran free agent Dennis Gardeck.
By advantage of the Eagles profitable Tremendous Bowl LIX, the Birds are useless final within the waiver wire order (which mirrors the 2025 NFL Draft order). This implies no different groups put a declare in on Robinson.
Now in Philly, Robinson is clearly an extended shot to make the 53-man roster. However the Eagles will get a take a look at him in coaching camp. Maybe the 25-year-old can do sufficient to earn a spot on the apply squad.
As a rookie, Robinson performed simply 5 offensive snaps and 51 particular groups snaps. He returned two kickoffs for 34 yards. He started the 2024 season on injured reserve earlier than being activated from IR in mid-November.
Robinson performed eight video games for Alabama in 2019 earlier than opting out of the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He then transferred and performed three years for Texas from 2021-2023. All informed, he logged 121 dashing makes an attempt for 796 yards (6.6 common) and three touchdowns. His 35 receptions resulted in 332 yards (9.5 common) and three scores. Robinson returned only one punt in faculty however his 39 kick returns went for a 23.6 common and one landing.
Scouting report by way of NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein:
Robinson could possibly be in a tricky spot, as he’ll probably have to show to groups that he might help in a number of areas with the intention to make a roster. He’s a flexible runner with straightforward agility when the ball is in his palms. He is perhaps thought-about too small to deal with a backup function, and groups would possibly query whether or not he has the bodily traits for versatility on particular groups. Nonetheless, he’s good at what he does, which is eluding tacklers in house and creating alternatives as a move catcher and kick returner. He’s gifted, however may need a tough activity convincing groups that he can deal with a wide range of roles.
Robinson is small however speedy (not in contrast to the Eagles’ most up-to-date signing). It’s maybe value noting that free agent addition Avery Williams, who initiatives as Philly’s prime returner, hasn’t been wholesome sufficient to take part within the crew’s OTA practices thus far.
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The Eagles’ offseason roster was at capability previous to the Robinson addition, so, they’re going to must make a transfer to open a spot for him.
