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 |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 44 | 1 |
Report: Lions RB Best expected to start 2012 on PUP list
Lions RB Jahvid Best will likely begin the season on the physically-unable-to-perform list.
Lions' running game performs well in preseason opener
The Lions’ running game started the preseason on a positive note, with Detroit racking up 198 yards vs. Cleveland.
Detroit safety Delmas has knee surgery
Lions S Louis Delmas, who has not practiced in a week, had surgery on his left knee Tuesday.
Avril signs tender, reports to Lions' camp
Lions DE Cliff Avril ended his holdout Sunday, signing his one-year, $10.6 million franchise tender and reporting to training camp.
Leshoure, Simpson are names to file away
Mike Wilkening offers fantasy scouting reports on Mikel Leshoure and Jerome Simpson, who will each miss the start of the season.
Fairley's hearing delayed until Nov. 27
Lions DT Nick Fairley’s hearing for a marijuana possession charge has been delayed until Nov. 27.
Lions GM Mayhew expects Best to 'eventually' be cleared
Lions GM Martin Mayhew told reporters Tuesday that he expects RB Jahvid Best (concussions) to be cleared to play at some point.
Lions OLT Backus sustains thumb injury
Lions OLT Jeff Backus injured his thumb and did not return to Saturday's practice.
Lions place RB Best on PUP list
Lions RB Jahvid Best has not been cleared for contact and he will begin training camp on the active/physically-unable-to-perform list.
Lions' Suh sued for more than $1 million
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh is being sued for more than $1 million in an Oregon court by a passenger in a one-car accident involving Suh last December.
Lions sign CB Coleman
The Lions have signed CB Drew Coleman, the club's official website reported Wednesday.
Lions sign CB-RS Miller
The Lions agreed to terms with CB Justin Miller, who last played in an NFL game in 2009.
Lions add OT Scott
The Lions signed former Steelers OT Jonathan Scott on Tuesday and released OT Johnny Culbreath.
Ex-Lion Berry apologizes, will enter substance-abuse program
Former Lions CB Aaron Berry apologized Monday after a second offseason arrest ended his career with the club.
Penn State discipline becomes NFL's warning shot
The NFL could stand to learn a few valuable lessons from the Penn State tragedy and realize that the league is not impervious from a similar fall.
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.
