Veteran WR 'surprised' he was cut by Steelers

The Steelers have undergone a lot of change this offseason from the coaching staff to their roster, but one veteran wide receiver didn't expect to be a part of that change.

Allen Robinson was released by Pittsburgh in March after the team traded for him last year. Although his 34 catches for 280 yards and zero touchdowns in 2023 were underwhelming, he believed his lack of production resulted from the offensive scheme.

"I know for them, they were doing a lot of changes over there, schematic changes, and different things like that," Robinson said via the team's website. "So, it was a little surprising. But at the end of the day, it's a part of the business. I've been in this thing now going on 11 years."

The 2014 second-round pick has the chance to prove he still has some gas left in the tank since signing with the Giants earlier this month. He thinks New York has been a great fit thus far.

"It's awesome, man," Robinson added. "It's awesome because once you've played in the league for a little bit, you do know some guys. You've played with guys, you've played against guys. ... You're able to connect with guys quickly. Being able to have that perspective, it's been an easy transition for me stepping into different locker rooms. I'm blessed to be able to be around these guys. It's a very talented group. It's been cool. It's been fun."

Robinson is joining a bit of a crowded wide receiver room that includes the likes of first-round rookie Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt. So he will have to fight his way onto the field.

If he can, the 30-year-old will have a chance to lengthen his career by at least a couple more years, which is exactly what he's hoping to do.

"In my eyes, I know for sure I've got a couple more years in me," Robinson concluded. "Last year, kind of stepping into the season, I wasn't quite 100 percent. I was coming off a foot injury. So, being able to have this offseason to really be healthy and train and do all those things, I knew for sure. There was no doubt for me as far as playing wise."