A’Shawn Robinson was one of the Rams’ few notable signings in free agency, but fans might have to wait a while to see him suit up in the team’s new uniforms. Sean McVay shared on Sunday that Robinson is on the active/non-football injury list and won’t be back until “some point this season.”
McVay didn’t disclose what Robinson’s injury is, but the way that it popped up so unexpectedly had everyone interested – and some worried about his health.
According to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, Robinson has a cardiovascular condition that is sidelining him, which the team did not see coming. McVay said the Rams caught it early and “it’s really not anything that’s too concerning,” but it’s clearly something that will keep Robinson sidelined for a while.
The Rams could’ve placed Robinson on injured reserve, which would’ve sidelined him for the first eight weeks of the season, and it’s possible that they still could. But rather than going that route, they opted for the NFI list, which means he’ll still count toward the active roster.
The Rams won’t withhold money from Robinson as they could’ve with him on the NFI list after the team and his agent worked something out so he’ll be compensated while sidelined.
“When you place them on the NFI, you’re restricted in terms of the length and longevity that he has to remain off of that,” McVay said. “That was what we felt like was the best decision – No. 1 for him and for us. It was a situation where Tony Pastoors and A’Shawn’s agent were able to work something out that was, I think, favorable to both parties – both A’Shawn and our club and that’s a good thing.”
Sebastian Joseph-Day and Greg Gaines will be the likeliest replacements for Robinson when the season begins.