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Veteran WR Allen Robinson Announces Retirement
Allen Robinson said his body was slowing up as he ended an 11-season career that included 3,561 receiving yards with the Bears.
Former Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears star wide receiver Allen Robinson announced his retirement on Monday, his 33rd birthday, concluding an 11-season NFL career spanning five teams.
A second-round pick out of Penn State, Robinson broke out during his second season with the Jaguars, earning his only Pro Bowl selection after recording 1,400 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.
Robinson spent four seasons with the Chicago Bears, leading the team in receptions from 2018 through 2020. Across 11 NFL seasons, he caught 565 passes for 7,058 yards and 43 touchdowns.
Following final stints with the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Detroit Lions, Robinson said he felt his body "slowing up." He appreciated that his career came full circle.
In a social media video, Robinson reflected on his career, stating, "The memories, the relationships, the victories, the lessons, they'll staywith me forever!" He called competing against Aaron Rodgers "always special to me.