Falcons Stash Brian Robinson Jr. on IR, Sign Khalil Herbert to Stop the Bleeding
ESPN's Marc Raimondi reported the IR placement and Herbert signing directly from the team.
The are officially waving the white flag on . and his uncooperative hamstring. The team is stashing their starting running back on injured reserve and signing to the active roster just to make sure they have enough warm bodies in the backfield.
Robinson had already missed two straight games, which helps explain why the offense recently looked like it was operating underwater. If you had the misfortune of watching their 16-0 shutout loss to the on November 1, you already know how desperate this situation has become.
Now, anyone holding a Robinson anytime touchdown ticket or relying on him for fantasy production is officially out of luck for at least the next month.
To fill the void, the Falcons are turning to . If you remember his days, Herbert is the guy who once averaged a ridiculous 6.0 yards per carry on 108 touches before his own body started betraying him.
Relying on to fix an injury problem is a bit like buying a high-mileage sports car to replace your broken-down daily driver. The guy has a history of hip issues and high ankle sprains that reads like a medical journal.
But right now, the do not have the luxury of being picky. They just need someone who can legally stand behind the quarterback and occasionally fall forward for three yards.
hosts the this Sunday afternoon. With Robinson on the shelf, expect to immediately split snaps and try to inject some actual life into an offense that desperately needs a pulse.