By Field Level Media
Aug 25 (Field Level Media) - Former Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears star wide receiver AllenRobinson announced his retirement from football on Monday, his 33rd birthday.
Robinson did not play in the NFL last season. Most recently, he appeared in 12games for the Detroit Lions in 2024.
"This birthday feels a little different. It marks not only another year, butthe beginning of a new chapter," Robinson wrote on Instagram in a post thataccompanied a narrated video essay.
"To every
love story, there comes a final chapter. Football gave me more thanI ever could've imagined. It challenged me, shaped me, humbled me, andrewarded me in ways I'll carry for the rest of my life. I came, I saw, Iconquered and I leave with nothing but gratitude.
"The memories, the relationships, the victories, the lessons, they'll staywith me forever!"
Robinson was a second-round draft pick by the Jaguars in 2014 and broke out inhis second NFL season. He led the league with 14 touchdown receptions,recorded 1,400 yards (which would remain his career high) and made his onlyPro Bowl.
After four seasons with the Jaguars, Robinson spent four seasons in Chicagoand was the Bears' leader in receptions in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Across 11 NFL seasons with the Jaguars (2014-17), Bears (2018-21), Los AngelesRams (2022), Pittsburgh Steelers (2023) and Lions (2024), Robinson caught 565passes for 7,058 yards and 43 touchdowns.
(--Field Level Media)
