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Report: A’Shawn Robinson has cardiovascular condition

A’Shawn Robinson landed on the NFI list this weekend.

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.

A’Shawn Robinson will return from NFI list ‘at some point this season’

The Rams could be without A’Shawn Robinson for some time after he was placed on the NFI list.

The Rams made a surprising move on Saturday, placing A’Shawn Robinson on the active/non-football injury list. The team didn’t specify what Robinson’s injury is, and on a conference call Sunday, Sean McVay didn’t go into any more detail, either.

He did provide media members with a small update, however, saying Robinson is doing well. McVay called it a “condition” and although Robinson will participate in meetings, he won’t be back until “some point this season.”

McVay added that Robinson’s injury was a surprise to the team during training camp, spurring his move to the NFI list.

The Rams signed Robinson as a free agent this offseason. They gave him $17 million for two years, and have indicated that he’ll be a starter next to Aaron Donald and Michael Brockers. If Robinson does have to miss significant time, it’s likely that either Sebastian Joseph-Day or Greg Gaines will replace him in the starting lineup.

The Rams were fortunate to retain Brockers this offseason after his deal with the Ravens fell apart due to a failed physical, bringing back one of their longest-tenured players.

That signing looks even better now with Robinson expected to miss some time on the field.

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Rams place A’Shawn Robinson on active/non-football injury list

Robinson still counts toward the Rams’ active roster.

The Los Angeles Rams have yet to place anyone on the PUP list, which is a good sign for their players’ health, but they did make a roster move on Saturday. The team announced it has placed A’Shawn Robinson on the active/non-football injury list.

Robinson will still count toward the active roster, but the list indicates that he suffered an injury outside of practices that will prevent him from taking part in team activities. The Rams didn’t disclose what Robinson’s injury is or how long he’ll be out, but in all likelihood, it’s nothing to be concerned about.

Robinson signed a two-year deal with the Rams this offseason worth $17 million and is expected to start on the defensive line alongside Aaron Donald and Michael Brockers.

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Rams announce jersey numbers for Leonard Floyd, A’Shawn Robinson

Leonard Floyd and A’Shawn Robinson will have new numbers with the Rams.

After revealing jersey numbers for each member of the 2020 draft class, the Los Angeles Rams have now announced which numbers their free-agent additions will wear next season.

Leonard Floyd and A’Shawn Robinson were the only outside free agents signed by the Rams, and both figure to play key roles on defense in 2020. They’ll both be wearing different numbers than they wore with their previous teams, too.

Floyd is taking No. 54, which was worn by Bryce Hager last year, and Robinson will wear No. 94. Coincidentally, Floyd wore No. 94 with the Bears, but perhaps he wanted a new number with this fresh start in L.A.

Floyd expects to be one of the starting outside linebackers for Los Angeles, helping replace Dante Fowler Jr. and Clay Matthews. He’ll likely play strongside linebacker, which is where Matthews lined up, primarily stopping the run while also rushing the passer.

Robinson will play all across the defensive line, spending time at defensive end, nose tackle and 3-technique when Aaron Donald needs a breather. The Rams signed him after Michael Brockers agreed to terms with the Ravens, but now L.A. will benefit from having both in the mix.

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A’Shawn Robinson willing to play any position on Rams D-line

A’Shawn Robinson will do whatever it takes to get the Rams back to the playoffs.

On the first day of the legal tampering period this year, the Los Angeles Rams appeared to lose starting defensive end Michael Brockers. He agreed to terms with the Baltimore Ravens relatively quickly, leading the Rams to find his replacement.

They thought they had when they picked up A’Shawn Robinson, but it turns out the 25-year-old former Lion won’t be replacing Brockers after all. Instead, he’ll be playing alongside him on the defensive line after Brockers’ contract with the Ravens fell through due to concerns over his injured ankle.

Now, the Rams will have to find a way to best utilize Robinson and Brockers, who are fairly similar players. For Robinson, he’ll play any position on the defensive line in order to help the team.

“I feel like me being able to play the run pretty good coming in, that’s good to help. I want to do as much as I can to help. I want to do everything I can to help us win. Anything they need me to play, I’m willing to play. So I don’t really worry about any of that.” Robinson said on a conference call Thursday. “I just want to win. I’ve been to the playoffs one time out of four years in the NFL, and I loved that experience. I want that experience back again, so whatever I need to do to get that, I’m willing to do that. It doesn’t matter. Any position. Nose tackle, it doesn’t matter.”

The Rams haven’t said where Robinson and Brockers will play, but it’s assumed that they’ll both play multiple positions. Robinson will probably begin at nose tackle in base sets with Brockers at defensive end and Aaron Donald at 3-technique.

Robinson mostly played defensive tackle with the Lions and was a stout run defender, but he’ll be utilized across the line next season. With him and Brockers playing alongside Donald, the Rams’ run defense should improve significantly.

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A month later, Floyd and Robinson officially sign with Rams

The Rams agreed to terms with both players last month when free agency opened.

There are no longer any concerns about the contracts for Leonard Floyd and A’Shawn Robinson falling through. A month after agreeing to terms with the Rams, Floyd and Robinson officially signed their contracts on Friday, the team announced.

Both players agreed to contracts with the Rams on March 18, which was the first day of free agency. However, with the coronavirus pandemic affecting travel plans and preventing teams from bringing free agents in for physicals, it took longer than expected for these contracts to become official.

It led to some speculation that the Rams might back out of one or both deals like the Ravens did with Michael Brockers. They could’ve done so by flagging either player’s physical results, but the Rams are clearly committed to Floyd and Robinson in 2020.

Floyd’s deal is reportedly worth $10 million for one year, while Robinson got $17 million for two years, including $9.5 million guaranteed. Robinson’s deal has already been reflected on the Rams’ salary cap obligations, but Floyd’s has not.

At the moment, the Rams are more than $5 million over the cap, so they’ll need to make a move or two to get under the limit.

What Brockers’ return means for A’Shawn Robinson and Rams D-line

With Michael Brockers returning, the Rams’ defensive line is suddenly crowded.

The Los Angeles Rams appeared to find their replacement for Michael Brockers after the veteran agreed to terms with the Ravens, landing former Lions defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson. He agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal with the Rams, joining a defensive line that featured Aaron Donald and a pair of young nose tackles, Greg Gaines and Sebastian Joseph-Day.

Fast-forward a week and it turns out the Rams don’t actually need to replace Brockers. He’s returning to Los Angeles on a three-year contract worth up to $31.5 million after his deal with the Ravens fell through. Brockers’ physical with an independent doctor raised concerns about his ankle for Baltimore, which then pulled its offer.

So what does this all mean for Brockers, Robinson and the rest of the Rams’ defensive linemen? Brockers’ return certainly gives Los Angeles a crowded defensive line, but also one that features a lot of versatile players.

Aaron Donald will remain at 3-technique, most often rushing the passer from his traditional defensive tackle position. At nose tackle, it’s likely that Robinson will replace Joseph-Day and Gaines, who were the primary contributors inside last season.

There’s no doubt Robinson has the size to play nose tackle in the Rams’ scheme – he’s 6-foot-4, 320 pounds – but his length looked like an asset at defensive end with Brockers gone. Robinson is a space-eater and a great run defender, though, which will help the Rams plug up the A-gaps.

At defensive end, Brockers will reclaim his starting spot. The Rams aren’t paying him more than $10 million a year to be a backup, nor did they give Robinson $9.5 million guaranteed to ride the bench and play behind Joseph-Day.

There are only so many snaps to go around on the defensive line, and the Rams are deep across the front with players who deserve to get on the field, but that’s not a bad thing. Defensive coordinator Brandon Staley now has countless options along the defensive line.

The Rams could use a defensive line with Donald at 5-technique, Robinson at nose tackle and Brockers at 3-technique. They could also kick Joseph-Day outside to defensive end with Brockers at nose tackle and Donald at defensive tackle.

Their rotation will be deep, allowing them to keep players fresh over the duration of a game. That’s important and helps in the fourth quarter, especially when the Rams are trailing and teams are running the ball to kill the clock.

Brockers’ return will hurt the development of Joseph-Day and Gaines, since they won’t be getting nearly as much playing time as expected, but the Rams’ run defense has been upgraded with Brockers coming back – as has their depth.

After being hired, Staley emphasized the importance of versatility on the defensive front and in the secondary. He’s getting his wish with the Rams’ current group of linemen, almost all of which can play any position up front. All that’s left is to see how Staley utilizes all this talent.

4 things to know about new Rams DL A’Shawn Robinson

The Rams added some bulk to their defensive line this week.

After Michael Brockers agreed to join the Baltimore Ravens, the Los Angeles Rams wasted no time finding his replacement. One day later, they agreed to a deal with former Lions defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson, a former second-round pick.

He’ll likely play nose tackle and defensive end in the Rams’ scheme, contributing primarily as a run-stuffer. He hasn’t been the force in the NFL that he was in college, but it’s still a nice addition for Los Angeles.

Here are four things to know about Robinson as he joins the Rams.

Up-and-down PFF grades

Robinson was a beast at Alabama, but he’s had mixed reviews in the NFL. His grades from Pro Football Focus have been up-and-down, earning only one mark above a 67.0 in four seasons. Here are his PFF grades in the NFL.

2016: 62.9

2017: 66.7

2018: 89.7

2019: 56.0

Robinson’s best statistical season was in 2017 when he had 53 tackles, six QB hits, a pick-six and a forced fumble. However, he was most efficient in 2018 when he accounted for 10 pressures, 49 tackles and one sack, earning his highest PFF grade in the NFL.

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Watch: Rams find hilarious loophole to announce A’Shawn Robinson signing

The Rams can’t finalize the A’Shawn Robinson, so they unofficially announced it on Twitter.

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The coronavirus hasn’t had a major impact on the NFL just yet, but it has prevented teams from bringing in free agents for visits. Players are prohibited from going into team facilities, which makes it difficult for them to take a physical after agreeing to terms on a contract.

Without a physical, a signing can’t become official. So, like many other teams across the NFL, the Rams found a creative and hilarious way to unofficially announce that they’re signing A’Shawn Robinson, according to a “Super Credible Source.”

Robinson shared on Twitter afterwards that he’s excited to join the Rams, calling them a “great organization.”

The Rams took a similar approach with Leonard Floyd, who they’re also set to sign to a one-year deal worth $10 million. Only, they didn’t use his name or officially announce that he’s signing with them. Instead, they used a play on words with his name.

While not official, Robinson and Floyd are joining the Rams. It’s just a matter of finalizing the contract with a physical at some point.

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Rams to sign former Lions DT A’Shawn Robinson to 2-year deal

The Rams are adding reinforcements to their defensive line.

After a busy day of signings and losses, the Los Angeles Rams made one more addition on Wednesday. According to Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, they’re signing former Lions DT A’Shawn Robinson to a two-year, $17 million deal.

That’s a surprisingly high number for Robinson, who was only a part-time player for the Lions. The details of the contract will show exactly how it’s structured, as well as the guaranteed money, but this could very well be a one-year deal with an easy out after the 2020 season.

Last season, Robinson made 40 tackles, had 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble. He played 46% of the snaps on defense across 13 games, earning an overall grade of 56.0 from Pro Football Focus in 2019.

With the Lions, Robinson primarily played defensive tackle. With the Rams, he’ll likely replace Michael Brockers at defensive end, shoring up the run defense on the left side of the line.

Robinson was selected 46th overall in the 2016 NFL draft out of Alabama. He’ll be 25 years old on March 21, so he probably hasn’t hit his prime yet.