Veteran Wide Receiver Reflects on Career and Potential Move into Media

A Hometown Journey Comes Full Circle

Detroit native Allen Robinson’s football journey brought him back home in 2023, signing with the Detroit Lions after final roster cuts. Despite high hopes, his role was limited, appearing in 12 games but logging only 91 offensive snaps, finishing the season with three catches for 30 yards. While his on-field production was minimal, Robinson was valued for his veteran leadership and work ethic behind the scenes.

Now a free agent, Robinson is weighing whether to continue playing or step away from the game entirely.

Allen Robinson: “I Have No Regrets”

After 11 seasons in the NFL, Robinson is carefully evaluating his next steps. Speaking to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press at the NFL Scouting Combine, he opened up about his thought process.

“I wanted to look back and have no regrets. And that’s kind of where I’m at with it—I don’t have any. I’ve put everything I’ve had into this game.”

With a growing family and the challenges of constant relocation, Robinson admitted that his decision isn’t just about football—it’s about life beyond it.

“For me, it’s more so about figuring out what my future in this game and in this league looks like… It’s now just taking time to evaluate what next year looks like for me in general. That’s kind of where I’m at with it.”

A Future in Media?

While Robinson hasn’t ruled out returning to the field, he’s already dipping his toes into the media world. He co-hosted Sirius XM Blitz at the NFL Combine, continuing his growing involvement in sports broadcasting.

Robinson has long had an interest in media, having attended the NFL’s broadcasting and media workshop in 2023. He’s also producing a three-part documentary, “Free Agency,” which will premiere on Roku this spring, chronicling the experiences of free agents like Darius Slayton, Evan Engram, Jakobi Meyers, and Olamide Zaccheaus.

“Early on in my career, it was a little different as far as the landscape of players’ voices and voices in the game. It’s changed a lot… so you see players being more aggressive in that pursuit of player-driven media.”

If Robinson chooses retirement, a transition into broadcasting appears to be his next chapter.

A Legacy Beyond the Field

Drafted in 2014 by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Robinson built an impressive career with stints in Chicago, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and New York. With three 1,000-yard seasons and a Pro Bowl selection in 2015, he has left a lasting mark.

Now, as he stands at a crossroads, whether he returns to the gridiron or steps into the broadcast booth, one thing is certain—Allen Robinson is ready for whatever comes next.