Jaguars place Robinson on IR with foot injury

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With Denard Robinson on injured reserve, the Jaguars (2-12) have lost six starters to season-ending injuries. (Matt Dunham/AP)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed running back Denard Robinson on injured reserve.

Robinson sprained his right foot Dec. 7 against Houston and was inactive last week at Baltimore. He finished the season with 135 carries for a team-high 582 yards and four touchdowns. He also had 23 receptions for 124 yards.

Veteran Toby Gerhart started in Robinson’s plat against the Ravens and ran 13 times for 54 yards.

With Robinson on injured reserve, the Jaguars (2-12) have lost six starters to season-ending injuries. The list also includes linebacker Paul Posluszny (pectoral muscle), cornerback Alan Ball (biceps), cornerback Will Blackmon (finger), right tackle Austin Pasztor (hamstring) and rookie receiver Allen Robinson (foot).

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