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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported former Minnesota Vikings fourth-rounder Janarius Robinson worked out with the New England Patriots on Tuesday.
Things didn’t work out for edge rusher Janarius Robinson with the Minnesota Vikings. But the edge rusher is still trying to play in the league.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that Robinson visited the New England Patriots in free agency.
#Chiefs free agent DE Janarius Robinson is working out for the #Patriots today, source says. A former #Vikings fourth round pick.
The Minnesota Vikings selected Robinson at No. 134 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, he never played in a game for the Vikings.
Minnesota saw potential in the edge rusher because of his athleticism and other physical tools.
“Traits-based edge defender with the potential to play standing or as an even-front end. Studying tape can be a frustrating exercise, as the same player doesn’t always show up from game to game,” wrote NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein during Robinson’s draft process. “He’s an agile athlete with rare length and has the traits necessary to make plays on the next level, but his wingspan often goes to waste due to a lack of skilled hand usage, and he seems content to put it in cruise control in certain situations.
“He has the physical tools and athletic ability necessary to play in the league, but his ceiling and floor could be defined by his motor and willingness to put the work in that is necessary for improvement.”
Robinson spent two seasons with the Vikings. Since 2023, he has experienced stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs.
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