Former Browns OL Greg Robinson Reportedly Arrested at the Border for Possession of Marijuana
By Jerry Trotta
The Cleveland Browns seem poised to cut bait with Greg Robinson, and for once, the timing couldn't be better.
According to TMZ, offensive tackle Greg Robinson was reportedly taken into federal custody on Monday after Border Patrol agents discovered marijuana in his vehicle at a checkpoint near the Mexican border.
Greg Robinson is facing a federal charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute after being arrested at a border checkpoint, per @TMZ pic.twitter.com/bVJm21aiwF
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) February 19, 2020
Robinson was reportedly stopped at the Sierra Blanca checkpoint and, as of this writing, remains in custody. The report alleges that the former No. 2 overall pick is facing a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute.
Browns' Greg Robinson Arrested By Border Patrol with a Bunch of Marijuana https://t.co/SzE13kGROO
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) February 19, 2020
Robinson started 12 games for Cleveland this past season, and was set to become a free agent in March. Per NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Browns had no plans to re-sign him this offseason.
Greg Robinson will be a free agent next month and the #Browns had no intention of re-signing him anyway, I'm told. One fewer headache in Cleveland. https://t.co/gU6ag4ipax
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 19, 2020
After this news, you really have to wonder if Robinson, who's struggled with consistency and controlling his temper since entering the league in 2014, will be playing football in 2020.
We'll have updates on this development as they are made available.