Robinson: Not leaving Bears yet
Star receiver Allen Robinson said that he expects to remain with the Chicago Bears the rest of the season, though he wouldn’t say if he requested a trade.
Robinson is in the final season of his three-year, $42 million contract and is seeking an extension. He deleted references to the Bears from his social media accounts on Tuesday, and the Chicago Tribune reported he asked to be traded if they can’t agree to a new deal.
“I’m not gonna get into that detail,” Robinson said Wednesday. “But like I said before, my heart and spirit has never wavered as far as the city of Chicago and playing for this organization. Obviously you dive into the business of the game and there’s different variables that go into that. But how I feel about my teammates, how I feel about this team, how I feel about this city and everything like that has never wavered.”
Robinson talked with general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy. And Nagy described his conversation with his receiver as productive.
The 27-year-old Robinson has established himself as one of the Bears’ most productive and respected players since he left Jacksonville to sign with Chicago prior to the 2018 season. He is coming off one of his best seasons since the Jaguars drafted him in the second round in 2016.
Robinson had a careerbest 98 receptions and posted his second-highest totals in yards (1,147) and touchdown catches (seven) despite playing for one of the NFL’S worst offenses.
Robinson has seen other receivers such as Arizona’s Deandre Hopkins and the
Los Angeles Chargers’ Keenan Allen get new deals recently.
Manning among Hall nominees
Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson are among 14 first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Joining the two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback and the star cornerback/safety on the ballot are receivers Calvin Johnson, Wes Welker and Roddy White; running back Steven Jackson; tight end Heath Miller; offensive linemen D’brickashaw Ferguson and Logan Mankins; defensive linemen Jared Allen, Justin Tuck and Kevin Williams; linebacker Jerod Mayo; and defensive back Charles Tillman.
In all, there are 130 nominees for five modernera spots. A maximum of five modern-era players will be chosen when the selection committee meets the Saturday before the Super Bowl in Tampa, Fla.
Odds and ends
The San Francisco 49ers placed star cornerback Richard Sherman (strained calf ) on the injured reserve list and also could be without All-pro tight end George Kittle (sprained knee) this week against the New York Jets. … The New England Patriots promoted kicker Nick Folk and cornerback Myles Bryant from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. … Jets rookie left tackle Mekhi Becton, the No. 11 overall pick in April’s draft, was limited at practice Wednesday with a knee issue after being injured in the season-opening loss at Buffalo.