Sep 11, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) speaks with offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) after a play against the Washington Commanders during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville’s starting left tackle since 2017 (when he has been available), Robinson was benched in favor of Walker Little against Green Bay on Sunday. Robinson spent the week in the NFL’s concussion protocol after getting hurt in Week 7, but was cleared in time to play in Week 8 and entered the matchup without a game designation.
In the final season of a three-year, $52.8 million contract extension signed in 2022, Robinson would offer a tackle-needy team with an experienced short-term rental at the position if he were to be moved before the NFL trade deadline. Jacksonville has another two backup offensive tackles on its roster, including 2024 fourth-round draft pick Javon Foster, which would make such a move easier to manage for the rest of the season.
Of course, the Jaguars would be sacrificing one of their longest-tenured players and a solid contributor if they were to move Robinson. But considering Jacksonville is 2-6, well outside of the AFC playoff picture, and Robinson’s time with the team appears to be dwindling, a split might be in both parties’ best interest. – Zach Goodall, Jaguars Wire
