After reaching the elevation limit, Mark Robinson will be heading to a 53-man roster elsewhere in the AFC East.
The New York Jets signed the core linebacker off the practice squad of the New England Patriots on Tuesday, as first reported by NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.
Robinson, 26, had reverted the afternoon prior after serving as a standard call-up for the third consecutive week. Under the collective bargaining agreement, his next appearance would have required a promotion to the active roster.
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5-foot-11, 235-pound Robinson saw 37 snaps on special teams during his stint in Foxborough. He had a hand in three tackles after agreeing to join the practice squad entering Labor Day weekend.
Entering the NFL in the seventh round of the 2022 draft at No. 225 overall, Robinson spent the past three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The product of Presbyterian, Southeast Missouri State and Ole Miss stands 41 games into his career.
He has tallied 48 tackles, one sack, three forced fumbles and four starts on the defensive side of the ball.
Head coach Mike Vrabel’s Patriots have held an open spot on the active roster since cornerback D.J. James was waived following the season opener. Now, there’s an open spot on the practice squad.
The Carolina Panthers visit Gillette Stadium next Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET.
