gave Los Angeles Rams DeMarcus Robinson’s sentence will not be doubled.
Robinson, a wide receiver, was He was arrested on Monday morning. Hours after the team’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night, California police charged him with driving under the influence, speeding more than 100 mph.
According to a news release, California Highway Patrol officers spotted Robinson, 30, in a white Dodge sedan “traveling over 100 mph” on northbound U.S. Route 101 around 5:10 a.m. while doing” was running.
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During the traffic stop, law enforcement officers “observed objective signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment.” The veteran wideout was arrested on suspicion of DUI, and was “cited and released to a responsible party.”
Despite the incident, head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Robinson will play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.
“I think it was a bad decision that he made. I don’t think that makes him a bad person,” McVay told reporters on Wednesday. “And I’m sure that’s something that, with the words he said, our people will learn from him, and hopefully no one will ever repeat something like that.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver DeMarcus Robinson, left, makes a touchdown catch to Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers during the second half of a game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrell)
“I’m sure DeMarcus has a good heart and would never have any bad intentions, and clearly there was a decision that was not consistent with what we want. I know he’s over it. There was regret.”
Robinson had two receptions for 15 yards and a touchdown in the game.
Robinson is in his second season with the Rams. He has 26 receptions for 384 yards and a team-high six touchdown catches, starting all 11 games this season.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver DeMarcus Robinson, left, celebrates hard with Colby Parkinson (86) after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of a game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. are (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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A fourth-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Robinson has spent most of his career playing for the NFL. Kansas City Chiefswith whom he won a Super Bowl in February 2020.
Fox News’ Polina Dadaj and The Associated Press contributed to this report.