Less than three months after signing him to a two-year contract, the Patriots waived running back James Robinson on Monday following the first day of the team’s mandatory minicamp. New England also waived cornerback Tae Hayes.
Robinson, 24, was expected to be a boom-or-bust weapon on New England’s depth chart at running back this season.
Injuries have hampered Robinson over the years, with an Achilles ailment derailing a talented back who totaled 1,414 scrimmage yards as an undrafted rookie with Jacksonville during the 2020 season.
He added another 767 rushing yards to go with eight total touchdowns over 14 games in 2021, but a torn Achilles ended his season prematurely.