Allen Robinson landing spots: Rams give receiver permission to seek trade one year after signing him

The saying that the NFL stands for Not For Long certainly applies to former Pro Bowl wide receiver Allen Robinson’s situation with the Los Angeles Rams. After only a year into his three-year, $46.5 million contract, the Super Bowl LVI Champions are looking to move off a player they were, in the words of head coach Sean McVay, “proactive and urgent about pursuing.” The former Jacksonville Jaguar (2014-2017) and Chicago Bear (2018-2021) failed to become the ideal No. 2 option behind 2021 NFL Offensive Player of The Year Cooper Kupp. 

Among seasons in which he has played more than one game, Robinson registered career-lows in catches (33) and receiving yards (339) as his inability to build chemistry with Matthew Stafford was a talking point week after week. Robinson’s 2022 season ended in Week 11 after he had foot surgery. At 29 years old, only having $15.3 million remaining in guaranteed salary in 2023, and no guaranteed money in the final year of his deal in 2024, Robinson might be worth taking a flier on considering the state of the 2023 free agent market at wide receiver. 

The top receivers available in free agency are Jakobi Meyers of the New England Patriots, Allen Lazard of the Green Bay Packers, JuJu Smith-Schuster of the Kansas City Chiefs, DJ Chark of the Detroit Lions, and Marvin Jones of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Los Angeles is also open to paying part of Robinson’s guaranteed money this season to grease the wheels for potential deal, according to NFL Media. With that in mind, here are a few potential landing spots for the once highly-desired pass-catcher. 

Green Bay Packers

The Packers were reportedly one of the finalists for Robinson’s services in 2018 when he decided to sign with the Chicago Bears on a three-year, $42 million contract. Whether Aaron Rodgers or Jordan Love is the team’s quarterback in 2023, Green Bay knows it needs more receiving help outside of Christian Watson. Should Robinson be gettable for a third round draft pick or lower, his contract cost could be lower than what Allen Lazard may find on the open market in a thin class at the position.