Bryan Robinson (American football, born 1974)

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Bryan Robinson (American football born 1986)
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Bryan Robinson
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Robinson with the Arizona Cardinals in 2008
No. 92, 98, 97
Position:Defensive tackle
Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1974-06-22)June 22, 1974
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Died:June 11, 2016(2016-06-11) (aged 41)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:304 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Woodward (Toledo, Ohio)
College:Fresno State
Undrafted:1997
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:429
Sacks:24.0
Forced fumbles:6
Fumble recoveries:2
Passes defended:39
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bryan Keith Robinson (June 22, 1974 – June 11, 2016), nicknamed "Big Dog",

undrafted free agent
in 1997.

Robinson also played for the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals, and Arizona Cardinals.

College career

He began his college football career at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA.[2] After College of the Desert, Robinson and Bill Hall beat Steve Sarkisian of El Camino College in the 1994 Southern California Bowl at College of the Desert. Robinson transferred to the Fresno State Bulldogs in 1995.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

Bryan Robinson played one season with the St. Louis Rams in 1997, after making the roster as an undrafted free agent.

Chicago Bears

Robinson made one of the most memorable plays in Chicago Bears history on November 7, 1999. Playing at

field goal attempt in the final seconds to preserve a 14–13 victory over the Packers and end the Bears 10 game losing streak against their rival. He was waived on September 5, 2004.[3] At the time of his release, he was the longest tenured player on the Chicago Bears defense.[4]

Miami Dolphins

On September 7, 2004, Robinson signed a 1-year contract worth $1.5 million with the Miami Dolphins.[1] He played in all 16 games and notched 41 tackles in his lone season with the Dolphins.

Cincinnati Bengals

On March 13, 2005, The Cincinnati Bengals signed Bryan Robinson to a 3-year contract worth $6 million, including a $1.7 million signing bonus.

Arizona Cardinals

On April 11, 2008, Robinson was signed by the Arizona Cardinals. He would go on to appear in his first Super Bowl when the Cardinals faced the Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII. The Cardinals would lose the game 27–23.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds TD Lng FF FR Yds TD
1997 STL 11 0 10 10 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1998 CHI 11 5 18 11 7 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1999 CHI 16 16 42 38 4 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2000 CHI 16 16 51 42 9 4.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2001 CHI 16 16 56 46 10 4.5 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0
2002 CHI 15 13 35 29 6 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
2003 CHI 16 16 29 23 6 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2004 MIA 16 13 41 24 17 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2005 CIN 10 9 18 9 9 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2006 CIN 16 16 42 29 13 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2007 CIN 16 4 20 13 7 1.5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2008 ARI 16 15 20 16 4 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 ARI 16 15 28 17 11 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2010 ARI 16 16 19 13 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
207 170 429 320 109 24.0 0 0 0 0 6 2 1 0

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds TD Lng FF FR Yds TD
2001 CHI 1 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2005 CIN 1 1 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 ARI 4 4 4 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 ARI 2 2 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 8 6 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Death

On June 11, 2016, Robinson was found dead of hypertensive heart disease in a Milwaukee motel room.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Conway, Tyler (June 13, 2016). "Former Bears DL Bryan Robinson Dies at 41". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  2. ^ "Former Players". Archived from the original on March 14, 2009. Retrieved January 11, 2009.
  3. ^ Mayer, Larry. "Robinson, Forsey among Bears' final cuts". Chicagobears.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  4. ^ "Recent news on Bryan Robinson - Arizona Cardinals - Rotoworld.com". www.rotoworld.com. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  5. ^ Biggs, Brad (June 13, 2016). "Former Bear Bryan Robinson found dead in Milwaukee motel room". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  6. ^ Boilard, Kevin (August 25, 2016). "Bryan Robinson's cause of death revealed by medical examiner". 247Sports. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
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