Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of DUI, according to a California Highway Patrol press release obtained by NFL Media (via Grant Gordon of NFL.com). TMZ Sports was first with the news.
According to the report, officers observed a white sedan traveling at speeds of 100 miles per hour on US-101 northbound around 5 a.m. this morning. After stopping the vehicle, officers identified the driver as Robinson, with the report noting that there were “observed signs of alcohol impairment.”
Robinson refused to perform a sobriety check and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI. The 30-year-old was cited before being released to a “responsible party.”
The arrest came only hours after the Rams loss to the Eagles on SNF. The receiver finished the game with two catches, including a two-yard touchdown reception. In his second season with the Rams, Robinson has hauled in 26 catches for 384 yards and six touchdowns. Thanks to absences for both Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, the veteran leads the WRs room in snaps this season. The long-time Chiefs wideout is attached to a one-year, $5MM deal he signed this past offseason.
Robinson could eventually face punishment from the league via the NFL’s personal conduct policy. There’s not a whole lot of time for the process to play out this season, but if Robinson does miss games, it’d provide more opportunities for the likes of Tutu Atwell and Tyler Johnson.
refused the test? hope he loses his car….hope it was expensive…..no excuse for a pro athlete to drive drunk. good luck when flipping burgers at 34 years old
Nothing like a “two year” touchdown reception
I’ve seen a two yarder but never a two year
That’s a long long touchdown catch
Out party on a lost
Dummy. U can get as drunk as u want just don’t drive. U got $, Uber it n smile knowing your name won’t end up in papers for something negative n stoopid. If he was prac squad guy he’s gone !
Every single NFL team has a free taxi service available for any player that calls it. I would also say there is NEVER a good reason to drive drunk.
Driving over 100 mph and cited and released? That’s…unusual. Also, Robinson is 30 years old. What exactly is a “responsible party” for an adult?
Being arrested for “suspicion” of a crime is also strange wording-wise, as a sidenote. People can’t be arrested for “suspicion” of crimes. They need to be arrested for probable cause-meaning, they probably did it, not merely being suspected of doing it. The state is accusing of them of doing whatever it is. Being arrested for mere “suspicion” is unlawful, as it doesn’t meet this standard of proof.
I lol’ed at “responsible party” too… we know it wasn’t Sean McVay!
Smart