Robinson Retires From NFL
NFL Veteran Wide Receiver Allen Robinson Announces Retirement After 11-Season Career
Key Points
Robinson's breakout Pro Bowl season came in 2015 with the Jacksonville Jaguars, when he posted 1,400 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.
With the Bears, he produced back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2019 and 2020 and is 11th on the Bears' all-time receiving yards list.
Robinson owns the Bears' playoff-record for receiving yards with 143 in the 2018 wild-card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
His final NFL season came in 2024 with the Detroit Lions after stints with the Rams and Steelers, and a preseason stint with the Giants, completing an 11-season career over six teams.
Since retiring, Robinson has moved into media work, including launching the Press Release Podcast, and he has publicly praised Steelers coach Mike Tomlin as a pivotal influence on his career.
Allen Robinson announced his retirement after 11 NFL seasons, ending a career that took him through six teams and produced 565 receptions, 7,058 yards, and 43 touchdowns USA Today. Robinson, a second-round pick from Penn State in 2014, shared the news in a nine-minute video posted to social media, reflecting on his journey from Jacksonville to Chicago, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and a preseason stint with New York Bleacher Nation.
Peak Years as a Pro Bowl Receiver
Robinson's breakout season came in 2015 with Jacksonville, when he posted 1,400 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on 80 catches Onward State. That career-high production earned him Pro Bowl honors and established him as an elite receiver in the league. The standout year set the stage for even more success in his next chapter.
Chicago signed Robinson to a lucrative deal, and he delivered back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2019 and 2020 Chicago Sun-Times. Over four seasons with the Bears, he accumulated 3,561 receiving yards and became a cornerstone of their passing game. He ranks 11th on the Bears' all-time receiving yards list.
Record-Setting Playoff Performance for Chicago
Robinson owns the Bears' playoff record for receiving yards with 143 yards in the 2018 wild-card loss to Philadelphia Chicago Sun-Times. The impressive performance showcased his ability to perform in high-pressure moments. That single game remains his biggest playoff moment in a Bears uniform.
Veteran Presence Across Multiple Teams
After Chicago, Robinson played for the Rams, Steelers, Lions, and spent time in the Giants' preseason before his final NFL season in 2024 with Detroit USA Today. He became a respected veteran locker room presence across these stops. Robinson publicly praised Steelers coach Mike Tomlin as a pivotal influence on his career and professional development.
New Chapter in Media After Football
Since retiring, Robinson has launched the Press Release Podcast and moved into media work Bleacher Nation. The transition marks his next phase after more than a decade in professional football. Robinson used his retirement video to speak appreciatively about coaches and teammates who shaped his journey in the NFL.
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