Janarius Robinson (born May 4, 1998) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Robinson was drafted by the

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in the fourth round, 134th overall, of the

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. He signed his four-year rookie contract with Minnesota on May 19, 2021. He was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 2021, prematurely ending his rookie season. Robinson was waived on August 30, 2022. He was signed to the practice squad one day later.

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 13, 2022, Robinson was signed by the

off the Vikings practice squad. He was placed on injured reserve on October 15. He was activated on December 6. Without Robinson, the Eagles made

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and lost 38-35 to the

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References

External links

Minnesota Vikings bio

Florida State Seminoles bio
1998 births Living people People from Panama City, Florida Players of American football from Florida American football defensive ends American football outside linebackers Florida State Seminoles football players Minnesota Vikings players Philadelphia Eagles players Bay High School (Panama City, Florida) alumni {{Linebacker-1990s-stub