EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The Giants kicked off NFL Draft week by signing a veteran defensive tackle.
A'Shawn Robinson, who has Super Bowl experience, joins Rakeem Nunez-Roches as additions to the defensive front this offseason. They join second-team all-pro Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams to give the Giants a formidable foursome weighing a combined 1,281 pounds.
Robinson, 28, is entering is eighth NFL season. He spent his first four pro seasons with the Detroit Lions, who selected him in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, and the last three with the Los Angeles Rams. Robinson was a member of the 2021 Rams team that won Super Bowl LVI. He is considered an excellent run defender who can play inside or outside and was one of the anchors of the Rams' defensive line.
In 2022, Robinson started all 10 games in which he played at defensive end, extending his streak of consecutive starts to 25, including four postseason games. But he suffered a torn meniscus at New Orleans on Nov. 20 and missed the season's final seven games.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, right, eyes a receiver as Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson grabs him during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) runs after the catch as Los Angeles Rams defensive end A'Shawn Robinson (94) makes a tackle during an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 in Glendale, Ariz. The Rams won 30-23. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (94) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers won 27-24 in overtime. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson (94) celebrates a missed field goal during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Buccaneers 34-24. (John McGillen via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end A'Shawn Robinson, right, sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson (94) gets pressure on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (94) runs during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end A'Shawn Robinson (94) runs around the edge as Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) blocks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 37-7. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (94) with his helmet off on the sideline during an NFL Professional Football Game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end A'Shawn Robinson (94) tackles Arizona Cardinals tight end Darrell Daniels during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (94) on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 28-19. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (94) against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers won 31-14. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Defensive tackle (94) A'Shawn Robinson of the Los Angeles Rams against the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Glendale, AZ. Rams won 20-12. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (94) pressures the pocket as Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) blocks during the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams won 23-20. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end A'Shawn Robinson (94) walks back to the locker room after an NFL wild-card playoff football game Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (94) on the sideline prior to an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson shares a light moment with teammates at the NFL football team's practice facility Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Irvine, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald, left, jokes around with defensive end A'Shawn Robinson prior to practice for an NFL Super Bowl football game Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Rams are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end A'Shawn Robinson (94) walks onto the field during a NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end A'Shawn Robinson stands on the field during practice for an NFL Super Bowl football game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Rams are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (94) sits on the bench during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Titans won 28-16. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end A'Shawn Robinson (94) reacts during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 37-7. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Defensive lineman (94) A'Shawn Robinson of the Los Angeles Rams against the Houston Texans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Houston, Texas. The Rams won 38-22. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) plays against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) recovers a Kansas City Chiefs fumble during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) is blocked by Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle La'el Collins (71) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) recovers a Kansas City Chiefs fumble during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson, left, returns a fumble by Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams as Detroit defensive back Tavon Wilson gets between Robinson and Kansas City quarterback quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) celebrates a defensive stop against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) recovers a Kansas City Chiefs fumble during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) is brought down by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after a fumble recovery during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) warms up, before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson stretches at the team's NFL football practice facility, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions won 17-3. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions won 17-3. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) recovers the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. Pittsburgh won 20-15. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) reacts after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) celebrates a stop against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions won 17-3. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) celebrates a tackle against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries the ball as Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) tackled Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) looks on during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Detroit Lions' A'Shawn Robinson in action during practice at the NFL team's football training camp Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) blocks a field goal attempt by Minnesota Vikings kicker Kai Forbath (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) looks on during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis. (NFL Photos via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) celebrates as he scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson holds his helmet during warmups before an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson heads for the practice field during NFL football training camp Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) is seen in the bench area during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson is seen in the bench area during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Robinson, 6-4 and 330 pounds, has played in 93 regular-season games with 61 starts and seven postseason games with five starts. His career totals include 293 tackles (181 solo), 7.0 sacks, 20 tackles for loss, one interception – which he returned two yards for a touchdown – 20 quarterback hits, 17 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. Robinson's playoff numbers include 35 tackles (18 solo), 1.0 sack, one quarterback hit and one forced fumble.
Robinson's one career touchdown was short but memorable. When he was with the Lions on Oct. 15, 2017, Robinson intercepted a pass by future Hall of Famer Drew Brees in New Orleans and returned it two yards for his only NFL score.
When the Rams defeated Cincinnati in the Super Bowl, Robinson had six tackles (five solo) and one of Los Angeles' seven sacks, a two-yard takedown of Joe Burrow.
That season, Robinson played in all 21 regular-season and postseason games and recorded a career-high 67 tackles (33 solo) and tied his career best with 2.0 sacks. He also had a pair of sacks in his rookie season in Detroit.
Robinson was a standout at the University of Alabama, where he played in all 39 games for the Crimson Tide from 2013-15. He had two appearances in the College Football Playoffs and won the 2015 CFP Championship against Clemson. Robinson tallied 133 total tackles (51 solo), averaged 3.0 sacks, forced one fumble and broke up five passes in his collegiate career.
Robinson was on the football, basketball, and track & field teams at Arlington Heights High School in Ft. Worth, Texas.
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C John Michael Schmitz - Selection List Signing (May 23)
DL Dexter Lawrence - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (May 5)
OLB Oshane Ximines - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
OLB Habakkuk Baldonado - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
LB Troy Brown - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
DB Alex Cook - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
QB Tommy DeVito - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
DB Gemon Green - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
LB Dyontae Johnson - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
TE Ryan Jones - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
LS Cameron Lyons - Free Agent Signing (May 5)
CB Deonte Banks - Selected in Round 1 (Pick No. 24) of 2023 NFL Draft
CB Deonte Banks - Selection List Signing (May 18)
OL John Michael Schmitz - Selected in Round 2 (Pick No. 57) of 2023 NFL Draft
WR Jalin Hyatt - Selected in Round 3 (Pick No. 73) of 2023 NFL Draft
WR Jalin Hyatt - Selection List Signing (May 15)
RB Eric Gray - Selected in Round 5 (Pick No. 172) of 2023 NFL Draft
RB Eric Gray - Selection List Signing (May 5)
CB Tre Hawkins III - Selected in Round 6 (Pick No. 209) of 2023 NFL Draft
CB Tre Hawkins III - Selection List Signing (May 5)
DL Jordon Riley - Selected in Round 7 (Pick No. 243) of 2023 NFL Draft
DL Jordan Riley - Selection List Signing (May 6)
DB Gervarrius Owens - Selected in Round 7 (Pick No. 254) of 2023 NFL Draft
DB Gervarrius Owens - Selection List Signing (May 5)
DT A'Shawn Robinson - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing (April 24)
C J.C. Hassenauer - Free Agent Signing (April 7)
OLB Jihad Ward - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing (March 29)
TE Tommy Sweeney - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing (March 23)
CB Amani Oruwariye - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing (March 23)
WR Jamison Crowder - Unrestricted Free Agent Signing (March 23)
S Bobby McCain - Free Agent Signing (March 23)
CB Leonard Johnson - Free Agent Signing (March 20)
WR Darius Slayton - Free Agent Signing (March 20)
DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches - Free Agent Signing (March 17)
WR Parris Campbell - Free Agent Signing (March 17)
WR Jeff Smith - Free Agent Signing (March 17)
LB Bobby Okereke - Free Agent Signing (March 16)
WR Sterling Shepard - Free Agent Signing (March 15)
TE Darren Waller - Acquired via trade with Las Vegas Raiders (March 15)
RB Matt Breida - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (March 14)
P Jamie Gillan - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (March 13)
LS Casey Kreiter - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (March 13)
G Wyatt Davis - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (March 13)
QB Daniel Jones - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (March 7)
RB Saquon Barkley - Designated Franchise Player (March 7)
LB Jarrad Davis - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (March 7)
WR Isaiah Hodgins - Signed, Exclusive Rights (February 16)
G Jack Anderson - Signed, Exclusive Rights (February 14)
TE Lawrence Cager - Signed, Exclusive Rights (February 13)
WR David Sills V - Reserve/Future Signing (January 26)
DB Terrell Burgess - Reserve/Future Signing (January 26)
TE Chris Myarick - Reserve/Future Signing (January 23)
T Devery Hamilton - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
WR Dre Miller - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
DB Zyon Gilbert - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
DT Vernon Butler - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
WR Makai Polk - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
T Korey Cunningham - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
WR Jaydon Mickens - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
WR Kalil Pimpleton - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
RB Jashaun Corbin - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
DB Trenton Thompson - Reserve/Future Signing (January 22)
DB Terrell Burgess - Waived/Injured (May 5)
G Solomon Kindley - Waived
WR Kenny Golladay - Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (March 15)
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