Rams’ Demarcus Robinson arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
Rams coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that he was gathering information about receiver Demarcus Robinson’s arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence and had not made a determination about his status for Sunday’s road game against the New Orleans Saints.
“I want to be able to gather all the appropriate information before I commit to something one way or the other,†McVay said during a videoconference with reporters.
Robinson was arrested early Monday after California Highway Patrol officers observed him driving more than 100 mph on the 101 Freeway, the CHP said.
Robinson, who caught a touchdown pass in the Rams’ 37-20 defeat by the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night at SoFi Stadium, was stopped at approximately 5:13 a.m in Woodland Hills after officers observed a speeding white Dodge sedan on the freeway south of Tampa Avenue, according to a CHP news release.
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Robinson identified himself and officers observed “objective signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment,†the release said. Robinson was cited and released to a responsible party, the release said.
Robinson, 30, has 26 receptions for 384 yards and a career-best six touchdowns.
McVay said the Rams had informed the NFL of Robinson’s arrest.
“We obviously have higher standards for what we expect of him and the decision-making process as those things are concerned,†McVay said.
On Monday afternoon, before the incident was initially reported by TMZ.com that evening, Robinson was at the Rams facility and participated in a video conference with reporters and discussed how the team planned to move on from the loss to the Eagles.
McVay said the speed at which Robinson allegedly was driving “certainly is concerning†and that he was “grateful†that nobody was injured or harmed. The Rams educate players and have systems in place so that they can avail themselves of driver services if needed, McVay said.
“I do believe that Demarcus has a good heart and never would have any ill intentions,†McVay said, “and clearly there was a decision that is not in alignment with things we want to be about.
“I know he was remorseful about that…. I don’t think this makes him a horrible human. I think he made a bad decision, and I think we are fortunate that there wasn’t anything else that occurred as it relates to affecting anybody else in a negative way or himself from just an overall safety and health perspective.â€
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