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| birth_place = [[Dallas, Texas]], U.S.
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* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ([[1997 NFL season|1997]])*
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ([[1997 NFL season|1997]]–[[2000 NFL season|2000]])
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ([[1997 NFL season|1997]]–[[2000 NFL season|2000]])
* [[New York Jets]] ([[2001 NFL season|2001]]–[[2002 NFL season|2002]])
* [[New York Jets]] ([[2001 NFL season|2001]]–[[2002 NFL season|2002]])
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ([[2003 NFL season|2003]]–[[2004 NFL season|2004]])
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ([[2003 NFL season|2003]]–[[2004 NFL season|2004]])
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* First-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[1996 All-Big Ten Conference football team|1996]])
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'''Damien Robinson''' (born December 22, 1973) is a former [[Safety (football position)|safety]] of the [[National Football League|NFL]]. He played for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], [[New York Jets]], and [[Seattle Seahawks]]. He attended college at the [[University of Iowa]].
'''Damien Robinson''' (born December 22, 1973) is a former [[Safety (football position)|safety]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], [[New York Jets]], and [[Seattle Seahawks]]. He attended college at the [[University of Iowa]].


==Professional career==
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During the 2000 NFL season, Robinson was one of the league's leading Free Safeties with 6 interceptions and 11 passes.{{cn}} Robinson was the starting free safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The number one defense in the NFL known for the Tampa 2 defense. Robinson was known for his ball hawking and hard hitting skills. Robinson signed to the N.Y. Jets in 2001 as one of the top free agents on the market.{{cn}} Robinson is best known for the November 4, 2001 event at the [[Louisiana Superdome]]. His Jets were leading the [[New Orleans Saints]], 16-9, late in the ball game. After a routine offensive play, Robinson grabbed the face mask of Saints quarterback [[Aaron Brooks (American football)|Aaron Brooks]] and continually pulled at the mask, bending Brooks backwards and twisting his neck. Saints offensive lineman [[Kyle Turley]] was furious, and attacked Robinson. It was a team scuffle as referees and players from both teams tried to separate them. Robinson knocked Turley's helmet off. Turley emerged from the ensuing scrum with Robinson's helmet and flung it across the field before making an obscene gesture. Turley later was fined $20,000 by the NFL for his actions. Robinson stayed in the game which was subsequently won by the Jets.

===Philadelphia Eagles===
The Eagles drafted Robinson in the fourth round of the [[1997 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1997 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1997/draft.htm |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Represented by [https://drglenntoby.com/ Dr Glenn Toby]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Agent Spotlight: Glenn Toby |url=http://sportsagentblog.com/2006/08/31/agent-spotlight-glenn-toby/ |access-date=2022-04-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> and Jimmy Gould<ref>{{Cite news |last=Eskenazi |first=Gerald |date=2001-04-26 |title=PRO FOOTBALL; Jets Sign Robinson to Be an Anchor at Free Safety |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/04/26/sports/pro-football-jets-sign-robinson-to-be-an-anchor-at-free-safety.html |access-date=2022-04-07 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
On September 18, 1997, the Buccaneers signed Robinson off of the Eagles practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1997/09/18/safety-picked-up-from-eagles/|title = Safety picked up from Eagles}}</ref> During the 2000 NFL season, Robinson was one of the league's leading Free Safeties with 6 interceptions and 11 passes defended.{{citation needed|date=September 2021}} Robinson was the starting free safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The number one defense in the NFL known for the Tampa 2 defense. Robinson was known for his ball hawking and hard hitting skills.

===New York Jets===
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Robinson signed to the N.Y. Jets in 2001 as one of the top free agents on the market.{{citation needed|date=September 2021}} Robinson is best known for the November 4, 2001 event at the [[Louisiana Superdome]]. His Jets were leading the [[New Orleans Saints]], 16–9, late in the ball game. After a routine offensive play, Robinson grabbed the face mask of Saints quarterback [[Aaron Brooks (American football)|Aaron Brooks]] and continually pulled at the mask, bending Brooks backwards and twisting his neck. Saints offensive lineman [[Kyle Turley]] was furious, and attacked Robinson. It was a team scuffle as referees and players from both teams tried to separate them. Robinson knocked Turley's helmet off. Turley emerged from the ensuing scrum with Robinson's helmet and flung it across the field before making an obscene gesture. Turley later was fined $20,000 by the NFL for his actions. Robinson stayed in the game which was subsequently won by the Jets.

===Seattle Seahawks===
On March 11, 2003, Robinson signed a multi-year contract with the Seahawks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2003/03/11/Seahawks-sign-free-agent-S-Robinson/67291047436483/|title = Seahawks sign free agent S Robinson}}</ref> In 2003, he played in 15 games, starting 4. He spent the 2004 season on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/2004/09-06/8773_last_cut_is_the_deepest__leaving_.html|title=Last cut is the deepest, leaving only 3 safeties}}</ref> On March 3, 2005, he was released from his contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Seahawks-release-Simmons-Damien-Robinson-1167838.php|title=Seahawks release Simmons, Damien Robinson|date=4 March 2005}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 20:46, 3 October 2024

Damien Robinson
No. 24, 22
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1973-12-22) December 22, 1973 (age 50)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school:Dallas (TX) Hillcrest
College:Iowa
NFL draft:1997 / round: 4 / pick: 119
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:322
Interceptions:13
INT yards:133
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Damien Robinson (born December 22, 1973) is a former safety of the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, and Seattle Seahawks. He attended college at the University of Iowa.

Professional career

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Philadelphia Eagles

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The Eagles drafted Robinson in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL draft.[1] Represented by Dr Glenn Toby[2] and Jimmy Gould[3]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On September 18, 1997, the Buccaneers signed Robinson off of the Eagles practice squad.[4] During the 2000 NFL season, Robinson was one of the league's leading Free Safeties with 6 interceptions and 11 passes defended.[citation needed] Robinson was the starting free safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The number one defense in the NFL known for the Tampa 2 defense. Robinson was known for his ball hawking and hard hitting skills.

New York Jets

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Robinson signed to the N.Y. Jets in 2001 as one of the top free agents on the market.[citation needed] Robinson is best known for the November 4, 2001 event at the Louisiana Superdome. His Jets were leading the New Orleans Saints, 16–9, late in the ball game. After a routine offensive play, Robinson grabbed the face mask of Saints quarterback Aaron Brooks and continually pulled at the mask, bending Brooks backwards and twisting his neck. Saints offensive lineman Kyle Turley was furious, and attacked Robinson. It was a team scuffle as referees and players from both teams tried to separate them. Robinson knocked Turley's helmet off. Turley emerged from the ensuing scrum with Robinson's helmet and flung it across the field before making an obscene gesture. Turley later was fined $20,000 by the NFL for his actions. Robinson stayed in the game which was subsequently won by the Jets.

Seattle Seahawks

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On March 11, 2003, Robinson signed a multi-year contract with the Seahawks.[5] In 2003, he played in 15 games, starting 4. He spent the 2004 season on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.[6] On March 3, 2005, he was released from his contract.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Agent Spotlight: Glenn Toby". Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. ^ Eskenazi, Gerald (April 26, 2001). "PRO FOOTBALL; Jets Sign Robinson to Be an Anchor at Free Safety". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  4. ^ "Safety picked up from Eagles".
  5. ^ "Seahawks sign free agent S Robinson".
  6. ^ "Last cut is the deepest, leaving only 3 safeties".
  7. ^ "Seahawks release Simmons, Damien Robinson". March 4, 2005.


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