Fred Robbins - #98 - DT
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 322 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/26/1977 |
| Birthplace | Pensacola, FL |
| College | Wake Forest |
| Years played | 13 |
| Drafted | 2000, 2nd round, 24th pick by Vikings |
Report: Rams release Brown, Robbins, Bannan
The Rams released C Jason Brown and DTs Fred Robbins and Justin Bannan on Monday, according to PFW correspondent Jim Thomas.
Rams' shoddy run defense hard to explain
Team insiders are having a hard time trying to explain why the Rams' run defense is the worst in the league by a significant margin.
Defense in decline biggest problem for reeling Rams
While there have been plenty of problems across the board for the Rams, team insiders agree the biggest concern is a defense that appears to have significantly regressed.
Long: More comfort with scheme key behind Rams' improved pass rush
Why is the Rams' pass rush so much better this season? Starting DLE Chris Long told PFW that another year in the system is the biggest reason.
Rams tackle DT woes with seasoned vets
After opting not to select either Ndamukong Suh or Gerald McCoy in the first round of this year's draft, the Rams are banking on experienced veterans Fred Robbins and Chris Hovan to fortify the DT position.
Rams' moves making first-round QB more likely
Word is the recent free-agent signings of QB A.J. Feeley and DT Fred Robbins appear to have tipped the Rams’ first-round draft scale decidedly more in the direction of a quarterback than a defensive tackle.
Could Eagles sign Edwards away from Vikings?
The Vikings are concerned that they could lose DE Ray Edwards to the Eagles, according to this week's "Whispers," after they failed to place the highest tender on the restricted free agent.
Rams sign ex-Giants DT Robbins
The Rams have agreed to terms on a three-year deal with free-agent DT Fred Robbins, a key cog in the Giants’ defense during their 2007 run to the Super Bowl.
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The St. Louis Rams released Robbins.|||||||
The 34-year-old Robbins totaled 29 tackles with one sack.
The Rams signed Robbins on Monday.|||||||
Robbins reunites with St. Louis coach Steve Spagnuolo, the defensive coordinator with Robbins' Giants two seasons ago. Robbins had 5 1/2 sacks two years in a row under Spagnuolo before finishing with two last year as New York's defense was woeful. “I’m excited to join the Rams and I’m really looking forward to playing for Coach Spagnuolo again,†Robbins said. “The two seasons I spent with Coach Spagnuolo were two of the best years of my career. He’s a great coach."
The Giants placed Robbins on the active physically unable to perform list on Sunday as he continues to recover from a February knee surgery.|||||||
He has started running straight ahead, but Giants coach Tom Coughlin said he is unable to make cuts.
Robbins was inactive for Sunday's game versus Washington.|||||||
Robbins has 5.5 sacks in 11 starts this season.
Robbins returned a fumble by Ladell Betts 67 yards in the first quarter of a 34-28 victory at Washington on Saturday.|||||||
It was the longest return by a Giant since another defensive tackle, Keith Hamilton, brought one back 87 yards at Kansas City on Sept. 10, 1995.
