(Ashley Landis / Associated Press)
Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Allen Robinson has officially announced his retirement from the NFL after an 11-year career.
Robinson made the announcement Monday, his 33rd birthday, sharing a message on Instagram that reflected on his time in football and the beginning of a new chapter. The veteran receiver last played in the NFL with the Detroit Lions in 2024 and did not appear during the 2025 season.
Robinson Leaves NFL With Gratitude
Robinson used his retirement announcement to reflect on the impact football had on his life and career.
“This birthday feels a little different,” Robinson wrote. “It marks not only another year, but the beginning of a new chapter.”
He expressed gratitude for the relationships, victories and lessons he experienced throughout his career, adding that football had challenged and shaped him in ways he would carry with him for the rest of his life.
Robinson entered the league as a second-round pick in 2014 and quickly developed into one of the NFL’s most productive young receivers.
Pro Bowl Season With Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Robinson in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft after he starred at Penn State.
He broke out during his second season, recording 80 receptions for 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2015. His 14 touchdown receptions led the NFL and earned him his only Pro Bowl selection.
Robinson spent four seasons with Jacksonville before joining the Chicago Bears in 2018. He remained productive in Chicago, leading the team in receptions in each of his first three seasons with the franchise.
His career also included stints with the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions.
11-Year Career Comes to an End
Robinson finished his NFL career with 565 receptions for 7,058 yards and 43 touchdowns across 11 seasons.
He surpassed 1,000 receiving yards three times, including consecutive 1,100-plus-yard seasons with Chicago in 2019 and 2020.
His career was not without adversity. Robinson suffered a torn ACL in 2017, ending his final season with the Jaguars, but he eventually returned and continued to produce as a veteran receiver.
His final NFL season came with Detroit in 2024. Robinson appeared in 12 games and recorded three receptions for 30 yards.
Robinson Begins His Next Chapter
Robinson’s career eventually took him through six NFL franchises, with his most productive years coming in Jacksonville and Chicago.
He also reflected positively on his time with the Steelers and highlighted his relationship with head coach Mike Tomlin as one of the strongest coaching connections of his career.
After spending more than a decade in the NFL, Robinson is now stepping away from the game with a résumé that includes a Pro Bowl appearance, more than 7,000 receiving yards and 43 touchdowns.
His retirement marks the end of a career that began with immense promise in Jacksonville and ultimately spanned 11 seasons in the league.
