Pittsburgh Steelers officially release former Pro Bowl WR Allen Robinson ahead of NFL free agency
When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Allen Robinson last offseason, I like many others were left shaking their head. But after seeing that they attained him for a mere 7th-round pick and had the Los Angeles Rams (his previous team) pick up the majority of his 2023 salary, I felt better about it. Unfortunately, while […]
When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Allen Robinson last offseason, I like many others were left shaking their head.
But after seeing that they attained him for a mere 7th-round pick and had the Los Angeles Rams (his previous team) pick up the majority of his 2023 salary, I felt better about it.
Unfortunately, while Robinson was excellent as a blocker this season, his receiving capabilities just weren't the same, leading to Pittsburgh's release of him on Friday, per Field Yates of ESPN:
Steelers Save $10m by Releasing Allen Robinson
Robinson was tired on the team in targets last season at 49, but he accounted for a mere 280 yards and no touchdowns.
He was an excellent team leader and a terrific blocker, but $10m on the 2024 salary cap is quite the price to play for someone doing as much, with Pittsburgh clearing space ahead of a pivotal free agency.
