In the wake of his recent DUI arrest, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is set to continue playing, with no immediate suspension on the horizon, Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed on Wednesday. After being clocked driving over 100 mph on US 101 and showing "symptoms of alcohol impairment," according to the California Highway Patrol, Robinson was taken into custody early Monday morning. Despite the incident, McVay was quoted on CBS News stating that Robinson understands "the severity of this and how lucky we were that nobody was injured" and the athlete will face the legal ramifications without team suspension.
While the NFL often imposes suspensions post-conviction rather than after an arrest, Robinson is slated to play against the Seahawks in Sunday's matchup. McVay explained that Robinson addressed the Rams expressing his remorse, labeling him "a good person who made a bad decision." This sentiment, as reported by NBC Sports, indicates the team's willingness to wait for the formal legal and league disciplinary processes to unfold before taking action of their own. Clearly, the Rams' approach in handling Robinson's arrest is as much about the forward pass as it is about reflecting on one's mistakes.
Robinson himself took to the aftermath of a practice to acknowledge his error in judgment and to apologize for the negative attention brought about by his actions. He told ESPN, "I don't want to bring that type of light or any type of negative energy towards the team." His intentions to have his teammates learn from his mistake without having to experience a similar scenario were evident in his comments.
This season, Robinson has snagged 26 receptions for 384 yards and a career-high of six touchdowns. His performance on the field, including a touchdown in last Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, has been a noteworthy aspect of his contributions to the Rams. Now, facing serious off-field issues, the 30-year-old wideout is under a microscope, depicting a lesson in real-time of the consequences that stem from lapses in personal judgment.
