Allen Robinson retires from NFL after 11 seasons

Allen Robinson has officially retired from the National Football League, ending an 11-season career that saw him play for five different franchises. The former Pro Bowl wide receiver announced the decision on Monday through a nine-minute video posted to his Instagram account, in which he reflected on his time in the sport.

Robinson’s career totals include 565 receptions, 7,058 receiving yards, and 43 touchdowns. He entered the league as a second-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014. His impact was immediate, as he recorded 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns in his second year, earning a selection to the Pro Bowl.

The receiver’s tenure with the Chicago Bears marked a significant chapter in his professional development. Signing a multiyear deal prior to the 2018 season, Robinson served as the team’s primary wide receiver and helped secure the NFC North division title that year. Over four seasons in Chicago, he accumulated 293 receptions for 3,561 yards and 18 touchdowns.

His consistency with the Bears resulted in back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns in 2019 and 2020, a feat achieved by only five players in the franchise’s history. Robinson also holds the Bears record for the most receiving yards in a single playoff game, having hauled in 143 yards during the 2018 wild card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Following his departure from Chicago, Robinson continued his career with the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Detroit Lions. The 2024 season was his final active year, as he sat out the 2025 campaign before making the decision to step away from the game.

In his farewell message, Robinson highlighted the value of his time in Chicago, noting that it was always special to play alongside such talented teammates. His retirement brings a close to a career that saw him become an 11th-leading receiver in Bears career receiving yards.