Los Angeles Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Monday morning.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that Robinson was cited and released the day after he caught a touchdown pass in the Rams’ 37-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.
According to the CHP, officers saw a white Dodge sedan speeding over 100 mph at about 5:13 a.m. on the 101 freeway in the western San Fernando Valley, not far from the Rams’ training complex in Woodland Hills.
The driver, who identified himself as Robinson, showed “objective signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment,” the CHP said in a statement shared with The Associated Press. After his arrest, Robinson was “released to a responsible party.”
So far this season, Robinson has 26 receptions for 384 yards and a team-leading six touchdown catches while starting all 11 games in his second year with the Rams (5-6). The nine-year NFL veteran has been a reliable No. 3 option for quarterback Matthew Stafford behind star receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.
Robinson spent his first six NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, winning a Super Bowl ring in February 2020. He then played one season with Baltimore before joining the Rams last year.
Rams head coach Sean McVay is scheduled to speak with reporters on Tuesday. The Rams will visit New Orleans on Sunday as they aim to stay competitive in the tight NFC West race.
