Detroit Lions
Brian Robiskie - #80 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 212 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/03/1987 |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, OH |
| College | Ohio State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 2nd round, 4th pick by Browns |
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Senior editor Eric Edholm expect the Vikings to bounce back against the Lions.
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Lions need Levy strong in the middle
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PLAYER NEWS
The Lions released Robiskie, announcing the move Monday.|||||||
Robiskie played in six games, making four receptions for the Lions in 2012. He was signed as a midseason injury replacement.
The Detroit Lions signed Robiskie on Wednesday, two days after Nate Burleson broke his right leg in a loss at Chicago.|||||||
Robiskie was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars last month.
The Jaguars cut Robiskie on Monday.|||||||
Robiskie became expendable with the emergence of youngsters Kevin Elliott and Cecil Shorts, who caught four passes for 74 yards and a touchdown in the season opener.
Robiskie was placed on IR with a hamstring injury.|||||||
Robieskie finished with three catches for 25 yards in 2011. He didn't appear in any games after the Jaguars picked him up off waivers from Cleveland on Nov. 2.
The Browns have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with rookie Robiskie.|||||||
Robiskie's agent, Joel Segal, said the sides came to terms Thursday. Robiskie was the Browns' only unsigned rookie. Robiskie is expected to compete for a starting job with Mohammed Massaquoi, who was also selected in the second round of April's draft. Robiskie, who played at Ohio State, was once a ballboy with the Browns when his father, Terry, was on Cleveland's coaching staff.