The Seattle Seahawks drafted Robinson with the 9th overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. Robinson was released for repeatedly violating the NFL substance abuse policy. Coach Mike Holmgren was reduced to tears over the release because he said he'd prayed for Robinson every day, but said it had to be done because he was given many chances, gave many apologies and promises, and never came through on them.

During the 2005 Minnesota Vikings boat cruise scandal, Robinson was angry the Star Tribune associated him with the incident saying "I wasn't there, as far as the whole situation, I just know I wasn't on the boat, and I don't want to get involved. I don't want my name brought up because of what I just went through and what I'm still going through. So for my name to be brought up like that is just crazy and upsetting, because I don't want anyone looking at me because I had nothing to do with it."

Robinson was released by the Vikings on Saturday August 26, 2006. The Vikings' decision resulted in Robinson and his agent filing a union grievance since the collective bargaining agreement prohibits teams from releasing players for disciplinary reasons. On January 23, 2007 Robinson reached a deal with prosecutors to be sentenced on a single felony charge of fleeing police after leading officers on a high-speed chase in August, 2006. In exchange for Robinson's Alford plea, prosecutors dismissed seven lesser charges related to drunken driving, reckless driving and driving without a license.

On February 20, 2007, Robinson was sentenced to 90 days in jail for fleeing police in August 2006. He served the sentence at the same time he serves 90 days for violating his probation in a separate drunken-driving case in Kirkland, Wash., last year. Robinson will be on probation for three years and must also complete 80 hours of community Service and pay a $1,500 fine.[1] On October 17, 2007 Robinson was reinstated with the NFL. He resumed practicing with the Green Bay Packers immediately. Since August, 2007, he had been training in Arizona with Brett Favre's personal trainer, Ken Croner, in preparation for reinstatement. On October 30, 2007, Robinson was activated by the Packers to fill a roster spot vacated by DeShawn Wynn, who was placed on injured reserve.

On September 16, 2008, the Seahawks signed Robinson, due to the large number of injuries at the receiver position. In his second stint with the Seahawks, Robinson broke the franchise record with the longest catch in team history. Back-up quarterback Seneca Wallace threw a pass to Robinson that went for 90 yards and a touchdown on the Seahawks' first play from scrimmage against the Philadelphia Eagles at Qwest Field in Seattle on November 2, 2008 which was also the longest pass in team history. On January 26, 2009 it was reported by Pro Football Weekly that Robinson was not expected to be back with the Seahawks the next season due to a chronic knee injury.

Robinson was signed by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League on September 3, 2009.