The relationship of Allen Robinson Y Chicago Bears He appears to be nearing his end, after missing a contract extension in recent months for the leading wide receiver.
With the new year of the NFL Closing in, Robinson is gearing up for free agency after his third straight season as the Bears’ best receiver, the last pair with a minimum of 1,000 receiving yards. At the moment, the receiver does not have the door closed for the Jaguars, his former team, nor the Bears.
“At this point I would be open to anything on the table. I’m not 100 percent sure what’s going to happen in the next few weeks about being a free agent and stuff, but as it is now I’m definitely open to any option, “Robinson said on Sirius XM NFL Radio.
Robinson is coming off his first season as a professional with at least 100 receptions (102) and 1,000 yards (1,250). In 2019 he fell a couple of receptions away from hitting triple digits (98).
“I would not say that there is an open line of communications. We haven’t spoken for some time, but the channel is certainly open. I’ve always said I’ll stay here if they have me here. That’s the most important thing, ”said the receiver.
Free agency, a business
Robinson understands free agency and the moves it involves as a business: “I was just trying to do my part, there has been no frustration. At the same time, in relation to the contract and all that, if it wasn’t going to have the extension, I understand. For me, it was just a question of weighing my options to see what would be best. I have nothing but respect and admiration for this organization. ”
In September 2020 Robinson and the Bears entered into talks about a possible rehire, but the player noted at the time that he saw a “considerable gap” between what the team offered him and what his agents asked for.
Robinson has been the only receiver with at least a 1,000-yard season in the past six seasons. Alshon Jeffery it was the last to reach such a figure (1,113).
Other players who will hit the market are the quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, wide receiver and kickback Cordarelle Patterson, defensive tackle Ray Robertson-Harris, the sadety Dion Bush and the tight end Demetrius Harris, among others.