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The Pittsburgh Steelers elevated linebacker Mark Robinson from their practice squad for Sunday’s game Week 10 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced on Saturday.
Robinson, the team’s seventh round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, was released by the team at the end of training camp and signed to the New England Patriots’ practice squad. The New York Jets signed Robinson to their active roster off the Patriots’ practice squad on Sept. 23. Robinson did not last long with the Jets, however, as he was waived on Oct. 18.
He re-signed with the Steelers this week, joining the practice squad on Nov. 4. This will be his first game with the Steelers this season.
Robinson played in three games with the Patriots and three games with the Jets this season. He has five tackles this season.
The former Ole Miss product was selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. He converted from running back to linebacker during his collegiate career. After making a number of plays in the 2022 preseason, he carved out a role. Robinson appeared in 38 career games with the Steelers, recording four starts, 45 tackles, and three forced fumbles.
Robinson established himself as a run stopper and became a valuable contributor on special teams. However, in a room with Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, and now healthy Cole Holcomb, there were maybe one or two spots available in the room.
It appears at the moment, 2025 seventh-round pick Carson Bruener could have received the nod ahead of Robinson. Bruener was not only routinely around the ball on defense, but he is also an expected special teams contributor.
In three games with the Patriots, Robinson appeared in 37 snaps, all on special teams, playing half of New England’s special teams snaps and working on five different special teams phases. He recorded three tackles in his three-week stint in New England.
In three games with the Jets, Robinson played 62 total snaps, 58 coming on special teams. He recorded two tackles.
Chris Ward contributed to this story.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Elevate Recently Re-Signed Linebacker for Sunday Night Football
