Signed from the practice squad ahead of last Thursday's eventual win over the Lions, Robinson didn't play a snap on Thanksgiving Day. The 25-year-old hasn't played in an NFL game since Week 13 of last season with the Jets.
Robinson spent about three weeks on Green Bay's practice squad spanning the second half of October and the first week of November. After the Packers backfield endured injuries to its top three options Sunday against the Chargers, Robinson was brought back to the practice squad and now will get a chance on the active roster. With Aaron Jones tending to a sprained MCL and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) on injured reserve, Robinson and Patrick Taylor seemingly will be the options behind AJ Dillon (groin) on Thursday in Detroit.
The Packers are desperate for backfield help after losing Aaron Jones (knee) and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) to injuries in Sunday's win over the Chargers. It could be a challenge for Jones and Wilson to be ready to play in Thursday's divisional showdown against the Lions. Robinson joins Ellis Merriweather as running backs on Green Bay's practice unit.
Less than three weeks after joining the Packers' practice squad, Robinson is parting ways with Green Bay. He's now set to become a free agent unless he's claimed by another team during the current waiver period.