Roderick "Rod" Robinson (born May 17, 1976) is a former

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who played two seasons for the

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of the

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, as well as a season in

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for the

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and a season in the

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for the Memphis Xplorers. He also spent 3 years on the practice squads of the

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and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Robinson went undrafted in the

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, and signed as an

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with the

on April 21, 1999. He competed with Kelly Holcomb,

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and

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for the backup quarterback position to

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, but failed to make the team's roster.

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 14, 1999, Robinson was signed to the

' practice squad. He was released on October 19, 1999.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Robinson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2000 offseason, and was a preseason member of the squad. He was released on August 22, 2000.

Barcelona Dragons

Robinson appeared in a few games for the

during the 2001 season, throwing for 474 yards with 2 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. He also ran for 49 yards and a touchdown.

Indianapolis Colts

Robinson returned to the Colts in 2001, winning the team's 3rd string quarterback position behind Manning and

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. Robinson was released after Week 10 of the regular season on November 21, 2001.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On November 22, 2001, just days after his release from Indianapolis, the Jaguars signed Robinson to the practice squad. Robinson finished the season with the Jaguars. He was re-signed by the Jaguars in April, 2002, and was released by the team in August 2002.

Memphis Xplorers

On April 11, 2003, Robinson signed with the Memphis Xplorers of

Las Vegas Gladiators

Robinson signed with the

for the 2004 season, where he won the backup job to Clint Dolezel. After an entire season as a backup, Robinson started for the Dolezel in Week 2 of the 2005 regular season.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats
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