Jets’ James Robinson not happy after healthy scratch against Bears: ‘I didn’t come here not to play’

New York Jets running back James Robinson was not happy after Sunday’s win over the Chicago Bears after being a healthy scratch, adding that he’s been working “a– off” to make an impact on the field.

Robinson was acquired by the Jets in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars in October to complement rookie Zonovan Knight.

“Obviously, I didn’t come here to not play,” Robinson told ESPN on Wednesday. “Obviously, they brought me here for a reason. I don’t expect anything unless I work for it, and I’ve been working my ass off. Not playing bothers me.”

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Robinson has managed just 75 yards on 25 carries in three games with the jets, while Knight, who made his NFL debut on Sunday, finished with 69 rushing yards on 14 carries and 34 receiving yards.

Zonovan Knight (27) of the New York Jets jumps over Elijah Hicks (37) of the Chicago Bears in the second half of a game at MetLife Stadium on November 27, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ
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“He’s still learning our system,” Jets coach Robert Saleh said of Robinson. “There are still things he’s comfortable with. No one has seen the last of him.”

Saleh added about the backroom of runners: “It’s going to be a week-to-week thing.”

James Robinson (23) of the New York Jets runs for a touchdown as Tim Settle (99) and Damar Hamlin (3) of the Buffalo Bills tackle him in the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 6, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ
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Michael Carter’s lower ankle sprain further complicates the situation after Saleh said Wednesday that Carter will be re-evaluated later in the week with a chance to play in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Associated Press contributed to this report.