Brian Robison EDR FA Mon 10/16/17 12:46 PM
Brian Robison
EDR FA
Robison had three total tackles and a sack in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
EDGE Analysis
It was his first sack of the season. Robison has seen his playing time decrease from 53 snaps per game last season to 40 per game this year. He can still rush the passer, but is getting fewer opportunities as the Vikings aim to keep the 34-year old fresh.
Brian Robison EDR FA Tue 9/12/17 3:40 PM
Brian Robison
EDR FA
Robison didn't record a tackle or sack in Monday's win over the Saints, but played 38 of 62 snaps on offense.
EDGE Analysis
Robison looks set to be a regular on the defensive line rotation despite some whispers he could see a much reduced role this season at age 34. He may start the season slow after he struggled with a groin injury in the preseason.
Brian Robison EDR FA Sat 9/9/17 3:16 PM
Brian Robison
EDR FA
Robison (groin) was not listed on the Vikings' final injury report heading into Monday night's season opener against the Saints, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robison's status for the opener was up in the air after he sat out the entire preseason, as well as being limited at practice this week. However, it appears the Vikings' were just ensuring the 34-year-old's health to start the year. Do not expect him to take on a heavy workload right away, but the veteran figures to see some rotational snaps at defensive end as the season progresses.
Brian Robison EDR FA Thu 9/7/17 5:17 PM
Brian Robison
EDR FA
Robison (groin) was a limited participant in practice on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Robison did not play at all in the preseason and did not practice earlier this week, so participating in practice at all is a step in the right direction. The 34-year-old's status for Monday's game against the Saints remains uncertain at best.
Brian Robison EDR FA Wed 9/6/17 12:43 AM
Brian Robison
EDR FA
Robison (leg) rehabbed on the sidelines instead of practicing with the team Tuesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN NFL Nation reports.
EDGE Analysis
If Robison is unable to play Monday against the Saints, the Vikings will be missing a serious pass-rushing threat. If he's unable to play, expect Danielle Hunter and Everson Griffen to eat up extra snaps with Stephen Weatherly and Ifeadi Odenigbo rotating in sparingly.
Brian Robison EDR FA Mon 8/28/17 1:02 AM
Brian Robison
EDR FA
Robison missed Sunday's preseason win over the 49ers and hasn't played in the preseason game this season as he has dealt with a leg injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. However, he said he expects to play in the regular-season opener.
EDGE Analysis
As a 34-year old veteran, there's no reason for Robison to play in the preseason if he's not at full strength. He'll likely be read for Week 1.
Brian Robison EDR FA Fri 3/24/17 9:55 AM
Brian Robison
EDR FA
Robison signed a one-year extension that takes his contract through 2018, ESPN's Field Yates reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robison agreed to reduce his 2017 base salary from a non-guaranteed $5.3 million to a fully-guaranteed $3.9 million, with the number then dropping to $3.2 million (including $1.25 million guaranteed) for 2018. He'll turn 34 in April and has never recorded double-digit sacks in a season, but his run defense and consistency have long made him an asset to the Vikings. Robison has played 15 or 16 games in each of his 10 NFL seasons, recording 4.5 or more sacks each of the past six years while starting every contest he's played.
Brian Robison EDR FA Mon 12/12/16 1:08 PM
Brian Robison
EDR FA
Robison had a sack and a QB hit in Sunday's win at Jacksonville.
EDGE Analysis
Robison has been a consistent force on the defensive line all season, but he's been hot lately with three sacks in his last four games.
Brian Robison EDR FA Mon 11/21/16 1:39 PM
Brian Robison
EDR FA
Robison had a sack and two total tackles in Sunday's win over Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Robison had gone five games without a sack, which corresponded with Minnesota's four-game losing streak. It looks like he and the defensive line are back on track.
Brian Robison EDR FA Mon 10/10/16 1:57 PM
Brian Robison
EDR FA
Robison has two sacks and three quarter back hits in Sunday's win over Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Robison has benefited from the overall defense's play as he's getting more opportunities to reach the quarterback. He has four sacks and two forced fumbles. He could be well on his way to meeting his career high of nine sacks.