During a move designed to boost their depth next to running back, the Pittsburgh Steelers at the moment own agreed to trade linebacker Adrian Robinson to the Philadelphia Eagles in argument representing veteran running back Felix Jones.
With draftee 2013 support surrounding pick Le'Veon Bell sidelined due to a sprained bottom, the Steelers considered necessary a further body to back up running backs Jonathan Dwyer, Baron Batch, and Isaac Redman.
Jones doesn't fit the traditional mold of mark Steeler backs, but he is a breakneck, large perform menace who can take it to the terrace on several certain perform.
He furthermore has been injury prone, and has not at all been a trait back, even at some point in his collegiate days.
Jones (5-10, 215) was originally selected improbable of the University of Arkansas in the chief surrounding (22nd overall pick) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Prior to fusion the Eagles this precedent offseason, Jones spent five seasons with Dallas.
For his career, Jones registered 2,728 rushing yards with 11 touchdowns, while averaging an impressive 4.6 yards for every incorporate. He furthermore has 1,062 receiving yards on 127 receptions and three touchdowns.
Jones' interior run menace capability makes him an asset on special teams, as he has returned 64 kicks representing 1,534 yards (24.0 avg.) and solitary touchdown. Since 2008, Jones is the single player in the NFL to pole a 60+ yard touchdown run, a 70+ yard touchdown reception, and a 90+ yard commencement return representing a touchdown.
Although Bell so they say will not need surgery, he can be improbable of the lineup representing 6 to 8 weeks.
Robinson is in his support season in the same way as signing with Pittsburgh as an undrafted draftee open agent improbable of Temple University in 2012. He appeared on special teams in 12 games as draftee after everything else season.
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