Koren out
The Vikings released receiver Koren Robinson and seven others today, with a mandatory cut to 75 looming Tuesday.
Apparently determined to create what he has called a "culture of accountability," Vikings coach Brad Childress dismissed Robinson, who in March signed a three-year, $12.7 million contract. In July, Childress told the Pioneer Press that he was comfortable with Robinson as his No. 1 receiver. But he and the Vikings are apparently willing to deal with some headaches for releasing Robinson before he has been convicted of any of the six charges against him after his high-speed chase on Aug. 15.
Immediately after Robinson's arrest, Childress expressed his disappointment, but made clear he did not want to make a "knee-jerk" reaction and needed to gather more information.
Now, the Vikings will likely face a grievance from Robinson, especially if he somehow is found not guilty of driving while intoxicated.
The other seven players released were: T Sean Bubin, DT Manase Hopoi, WR Aaron Hosack, FB Brandon Jones, LB Marcus Lawrence, S Ahmad Treaudo and G Mark Wilson.
Robinson has received only $1.1 million of the contract he signed with the Vikings earlier this year, and the Vikings could try to recoup some of that money because of Robinson's alcohol-related arrest.
Robinson's problems began Aug. 15, when he was allegedly racing back Mankato to beat curfew at Minnesota State Mankato. According to police, Robinson was clocked going 104 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone, in the north part of St. Peter, and led police on a high-speed chase to the Minnesota State campus, where he finally stopped.
He was charged with a felony count of fleeing a police officer, two misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree driving while impaired, and misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, careless driving and driving after his North Carolina license was suspended.
Robinson would not seem be too attractive to other teams, because he faces a year-long suspension from the NFL. In addition, he could be in violation of his probation from an arrest in a Seattle suburb in May 2005. Arrested for driving under the influence and reckless driving on May 6, 2005, Robinson pleaded guilty to the DUI charge on July 19 in Kirkland Municipal Court and was sentenced to one day in jail and ordered to abstain from alcohol and nonprescription drugs. He was ordered to serve one day in jail, but 364 days were suspended, and Judge Albert Raines ordered a 24-month probation that appears to still be in effect.
Sean Jensen can be reached at sjensen@pioneerpress.com.
Apparently determined to create what he has called a "culture of accountability," Vikings coach Brad Childress dismissed Robinson, who in March signed a three-year, $12.7 million contract. In July, Childress told the Pioneer Press that he was comfortable with Robinson as his No. 1 receiver. But he and the Vikings are apparently willing to deal with some headaches for releasing Robinson before he has been convicted of any of the six charges against him after his high-speed chase on Aug. 15.
Immediately after Robinson's arrest, Childress expressed his disappointment, but made clear he did not want to make a "knee-jerk" reaction and needed to gather more information.
Now, the Vikings will likely face a grievance from Robinson, especially if he somehow is found not guilty of driving while intoxicated.
The other seven players released were: T Sean Bubin, DT Manase Hopoi, WR Aaron Hosack, FB Brandon Jones, LB Marcus Lawrence, S Ahmad Treaudo and G Mark Wilson.
Robinson has received only $1.1 million of the contract he signed with the Vikings earlier this year, and the Vikings could try to recoup some of that money because of Robinson's alcohol-related arrest.
Robinson's problems began Aug. 15, when he was allegedly racing back Mankato to beat curfew at Minnesota State Mankato. According to police, Robinson was clocked going 104 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone, in the north part of St. Peter, and led police on a high-speed chase to the Minnesota State campus, where he finally stopped.
He was charged with a felony count of fleeing a police officer, two misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree driving while impaired, and misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, careless driving and driving after his North Carolina license was suspended.
Robinson would not seem be too attractive to other teams, because he faces a year-long suspension from the NFL. In addition, he could be in violation of his probation from an arrest in a Seattle suburb in May 2005. Arrested for driving under the influence and reckless driving on May 6, 2005, Robinson pleaded guilty to the DUI charge on July 19 in Kirkland Municipal Court and was sentenced to one day in jail and ordered to abstain from alcohol and nonprescription drugs. He was ordered to serve one day in jail, but 364 days were suspended, and Judge Albert Raines ordered a 24-month probation that appears to still be in effect.
Sean Jensen can be reached at sjensen@pioneerpress.com.
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