Damien Robinson

Damien Robinson (born December 22, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, and Seattle Seahawks. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles The Eagles selected Robinson in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers On September 18, 1997, the Buccaneers signed Robinson off of the Eagles practice squad. During the 2000 NFL season, Robinson was one of the league's leading Free Safeties with 6 interceptions and 11 passes defended. 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 Robinson signed to the N.Y. Jets in 2001 as one of the top free agents on the market. 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. There 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. In 2003, he played in 15 games, starting 4. He spent the 2004 season on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. On March 3, 2005, he was released from his contract.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds TD Lng FF FR Yds TD 1998 TAM 7 0 12 6 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1999 TAM 16 16 73 52 21 0.5 2 36 0 36 0 2 0 0 2000 TAM 16 16 71 51 20 0.0 6 1 0 1 0 3 5 0 2001 NYJ 14 14 56 38 18 0.0 2 58 0 30 0 1 4 0 2002 NYJ 15 15 73 55 18 0.0 2 12 0 12 0 0 0 0 2003 SEA 15 4 35 31 4 0.0 1 26 0 26 0 1 3 0 83 65 320 233 87 0.5 13 133 0 36 0 7 12 0

Playoffs Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds TD Lng FF FR Yds TD 1999 TAM 2 2 5 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2000 TAM 1 1 4 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2001 NYJ 1 1 6 5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2002 NYJ 2 2 5 4 1 0.0 2 24 0 24 0 0 0 0 2003 SEA 1 1 9 9 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 29 26 3 0.0 2 24 0 24 0 0 0 0