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Saints CB Patrick Robinson retires after 11 NFL seasons

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 8/10/21

After 11 years in the NFL, Patrick Robinson is calling it a career.

Multiple sources confirmed Tuesday the veteran cornerback, 33, informed the New Orleans Saints he is retiring. The 2010 first-round draft pick played his first five seasons for the Saints and returned to the Big Easy for the final three after being part of the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl-winning team.

#Saints veteran CB Patrick Robinson informed the team that he is retiring, per agent @Agentbutler1. After 11 seasons and a Super Bowl title, the former first-rounder calls it quits.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 10, 2021

As ESPN points out, Robinson's retirement adds to New Orleans' need to add depth on the defensive side of the ball, especially after losing starting CB Janoris Jenkins in the offseason. There have been rumors the Saints are looking to add a corner via the trade market, but nothing has come to fruition yet.

No surprise here, but the Saints are exploring available options in the trade market for a cornerback, including C.J. Henderson of the Jaguars. Stay tuned.
— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) August 9, 2021