Las Vegas police arrested Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson on Tuesday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence.
police told KTNV. In Las Vegas, Robinson was arrested on the Las Vegas Strip at 5:59 a.m.
The incident occurred in the Valley area of ARIA Las Vegas, a resort and casino on the Strip. According to KSNV.
Further details are unclear at this time, but the arrests come just days before the Super Bowl, which will be held at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Raiders, and the NFL world is currently in Sin City.
“The Raiders are aware of last night’s incident involving Janarius Robinson,” the team said in a statement. said in a statement to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.. “The club is currently gathering further information.”
The charges against Robinson are listed as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled or prohibited substance, first offense, a misdemeanor, according to Las Vegas Justice Court records.
Robinson was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court at 8 a.m. June 6, according to court records.
Robinson’s time with the Raiders was short-lived, having only been signed to the active roster in December, appearing in Vegas’ final six games of the season.
He started Weeks 14 and 15.
Robinson spent the 2022 season on the Vikings’ and Eagles’ practice squads after being drafted in the fourth round by Minnesota out of Florida State in 2021.
He was signed to the Raiders’ practice squad last year and totaled eight tackles and one sack last season.
All eyes will be on Las Vegas this week as the 2024 Super Bowl will be held in the gambling capital of the world for the first time in NFL history.
The celebrations began Monday with the league’s annual media day for both teams, dubbed Super Bowl 2024 Opener.
