Hours after making a touchdown reception on “Sunday Night Football,” Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, the California Highway Patrol announced Monday.
Per the police report, Robinson was driving a Dodge sedan in excess of 100 mph on US-101 at 5:13 a.m. on Monday in Woodland Hills, Calif.
Officers stated the Robinson showed “objective signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment.” He was issued a citation before being released to “a responsible party,” per the CHP.
The Rams did not make an immediate statement in the aftermath of the news, according to NFL.com.
Robinson caught a 2-yard scoring pass in the third quarter of the Rams’ 37-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. His only other reception in the contest went for 13 yards.
The 30-year-old veteran is in his ninth NFL season, his second with the Rams. He has 26 receptions for 384 yards and six touchdowns through 11 games (all starts) this year.
The Chiefs selected Robinson in the fourth round of the 2016 draft out of Florida. He spent six years in Kansas City, helping the team win the Super Bowl after the 2019 season. Robinson played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2022.
In 141 career NFL games (62 starts), Robinson has 245 catches for 2,892 yards and 26 scores.
–Field Level Media
