The Facts: A pending unrestricted free agent, Robinson's days in Chicago are likely over, as both sides are ready to move on. The Colts rarely spend big in free agency, but ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports they appear intent on addressing needs this offseason after the Week 18 meltdown in Jacksonville. Robinson is a good fit there if Indy is willing to spend.
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The 2021 season was a challenge for Robinson, who battled through COVID-19 symptoms, injuries and the Bears' instability at quarterback. His 38 catches for 410 yards in 12 games were career-worsts, excluding his 2017 season when he played one game. To be sure, finding a rhythm was difficult with three different quarterbacks in the lineup at different times and Justin Fields' Year 1 learning curve. Age isn't a major issue -- Robinson turns 29 in August -- and his strengths haven't gone away. "Route-running and contested catches ... he can still do that," an AFC exec told Fowler. "He was never a speed guy, so he should be able to give a team a few quality years." An AFC coach agreed, saying: "He is great at contested catches, but there's a reason why he has to make [them]. He has some trouble separating."