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Koren Robinson Applies For Re-Instatement
Notes: Robinson files to be reinstated
Receiver awaiting Goodell's review
By TOM SILVERSTEIN
[email protected]
Posted: Sept. 13, 2007
Green Bay - Suspended Green Bay Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson has submitted his application for reinstatement to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, but it will be at least five weeks before he'll know whether he can resume his career, his agent said Thursday.
Alvin Keels, Robinson's representative, said his client was eligible to reapply for reinstatement 60 days before Oct. 17, the anniversary of the start of his one-year suspension. Robinson filled out the paperwork and is working out in Phoenix while he waits for the National Football League to review his case.
"He has reapplied," Keels said Thursday. "You apply with the commissioner and he has a meeting with all the doctors to determine whether he has been in full compliance. Then he makes a decision from there."
Robinson was first notified of his suspension for violation of the NFL's substance-abuse program last Sept. 18, but was able to continue playing during an appeal process. Goodell ruled against Robinson on Oct. 17, five days before the Packers were to play at Miami. Thus, he can't be reinstated before that date.
The suspension stemmed from multiple alcohol-related arrests, the last a traffic violation that occurred Aug. 15, 2006, in Mankato, Minn., while Robinson was a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Robinson led police on a high-speed chase on his way back to training camp and after finally being pulled over was charged with having a blood-alcohol level of 0.11, above the Minnesota legal limit of 0.08.
As a result of the suspension, Robinson was barred from the Packers' facility and prohibited from association with coaches and front office officials. Robinson was taking part in private counseling and alcoholics anonymous meetings at the time of his suspension and remained in town for most of the season.
Robinson was sentenced to 90 days in jail for violating his probation from a previous alcohol-related arrest in Kirkland, Wash., but was able to serve 45 days of it in a work-release program. He wound up serving some of his time in Kirkland and some in Green Bay. He also served time at the Nicollet County (Minn.) jail from July 18 to Aug. 2 as part of his arrest during training camp last year.
Keels said that with the possibility of reinstatement still pending, he did not think it was a good idea to discuss Robinson's off-the-field life since his suspension. He said the NFL would conduct a full review and that it was in Robinson's best interest not to discuss that aspect of his life right now.
Keels said that Robinson had been working out at Athlete's Performance in Phoenix since his release from the Nicollet County jail, in preparation for a possible return to the NFL. The workout program was designed to mirror training camp so that the transition to football would be easier once he returns.
"He's working extremely hard," Keels said. "I expect him to be in top physical shape. It will take a couple of weeks to get in football shape, but he has committed himself and I would expect him to contribute when he gets back."
Keels said his understanding was that the Packers still want Robinson back, but he said he couldn't predict how Goodell's review would go. He said in some cases reinstatement had occurred within days of the one-year anniversary date, which means it's possible Robinson would be cleared before the Packers' bye Oct. 21.
The week after that the Packers play on Monday night against the Denver Broncos. Keels said NFL rules stated that Robinson would receive a roster exemption for a maximum of one week before the Packers would have to make room for him on the 53-man roster.
"He's very excited about playing again," Keels said.
Notes: Robinson files to be reinstated
Receiver awaiting Goodell's review
By TOM SILVERSTEIN
[email protected]
Posted: Sept. 13, 2007
Green Bay - Suspended Green Bay Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson has submitted his application for reinstatement to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, but it will be at least five weeks before he'll know whether he can resume his career, his agent said Thursday.
Alvin Keels, Robinson's representative, said his client was eligible to reapply for reinstatement 60 days before Oct. 17, the anniversary of the start of his one-year suspension. Robinson filled out the paperwork and is working out in Phoenix while he waits for the National Football League to review his case.
"He has reapplied," Keels said Thursday. "You apply with the commissioner and he has a meeting with all the doctors to determine whether he has been in full compliance. Then he makes a decision from there."
Robinson was first notified of his suspension for violation of the NFL's substance-abuse program last Sept. 18, but was able to continue playing during an appeal process. Goodell ruled against Robinson on Oct. 17, five days before the Packers were to play at Miami. Thus, he can't be reinstated before that date.
The suspension stemmed from multiple alcohol-related arrests, the last a traffic violation that occurred Aug. 15, 2006, in Mankato, Minn., while Robinson was a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Robinson led police on a high-speed chase on his way back to training camp and after finally being pulled over was charged with having a blood-alcohol level of 0.11, above the Minnesota legal limit of 0.08.
As a result of the suspension, Robinson was barred from the Packers' facility and prohibited from association with coaches and front office officials. Robinson was taking part in private counseling and alcoholics anonymous meetings at the time of his suspension and remained in town for most of the season.
Robinson was sentenced to 90 days in jail for violating his probation from a previous alcohol-related arrest in Kirkland, Wash., but was able to serve 45 days of it in a work-release program. He wound up serving some of his time in Kirkland and some in Green Bay. He also served time at the Nicollet County (Minn.) jail from July 18 to Aug. 2 as part of his arrest during training camp last year.
Keels said that with the possibility of reinstatement still pending, he did not think it was a good idea to discuss Robinson's off-the-field life since his suspension. He said the NFL would conduct a full review and that it was in Robinson's best interest not to discuss that aspect of his life right now.
Keels said that Robinson had been working out at Athlete's Performance in Phoenix since his release from the Nicollet County jail, in preparation for a possible return to the NFL. The workout program was designed to mirror training camp so that the transition to football would be easier once he returns.
"He's working extremely hard," Keels said. "I expect him to be in top physical shape. It will take a couple of weeks to get in football shape, but he has committed himself and I would expect him to contribute when he gets back."
Keels said his understanding was that the Packers still want Robinson back, but he said he couldn't predict how Goodell's review would go. He said in some cases reinstatement had occurred within days of the one-year anniversary date, which means it's possible Robinson would be cleared before the Packers' bye Oct. 21.
The week after that the Packers play on Monday night against the Denver Broncos. Keels said NFL rules stated that Robinson would receive a roster exemption for a maximum of one week before the Packers would have to make room for him on the 53-man roster.
"He's very excited about playing again," Keels said.
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