The Kansas City Chiefs parted ways with veteran defensive back Dunta Robinson, who never quite lived up to expectations last season. Instead, Robinson was slowed by a series of nagging injuries and appeared in only nine games, making 14 tackles and defending just two passes.
He was also part of a defense that was torched by the Indianapolis Colts wide receivers in a loss that knocked Kansas City out of the playoffs.
The move was widely expected not only because the 31-year-old Robinson struggled most of the season, gradually losing playing time to undrafted free agent Marcus Cooper, but also because the cash-strapped Chiefs would save more than $3 million. Robinson’s three-year deal was worth $13.7 million.
The 31-year-old played in just nine games and started two last season for the Chiefs. He had 13 tackles, one fumble recovery and four passes defensed in 2013.
Robinson started his career with the Houston Texans. As a rookie in 2004, Robinson logged 88 tackles, a career-high six interceptions, three forced fumbles and 19 passes defensed. In 2010, he signed a big money deal with the Atlanta Falcons but was cut with three years left on his deal.
Because Robinson now is an unrestricted free agent, he is able to sign with another team before free agency opens on March 11.
This marks another day where another high priced veteran cornerback cut. The Atlanta Falcons released corner Asante Samuel on Wednesday.
