Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman and 14-year NFL veteran Bryan Robinson is found dead in a Milwaukee motel room, aged 41

  • Bryan Robinson, 41, a former Chiacgo Bears, defensive lineman has died
  • Robinson was found dead in a motel room in Milwaukee on Saturday
  • During his 14-year career with the NFL Robinson played on five teams
  • He also played in a memorable game after Walter Payton's death in 1999
  • Police do not suspect foul play and a toxicology report is still pending 

By KALHAN ROSENBLATT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

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Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Bryan Robinson was found dead in a Milwaukee motel room on Saturday. 

Robinson, a 14-year veteran of the NFL, was pronounced dead at 10.17pm after being found at the Midpoint Motel.

There were no signs of trauma and authorities are not suspicious of foul play at this time. 

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Bryan Robinson (pictured), a 14-year veteran of the NFL, who played for the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals, was found dead on Saturday 

Bryan Robinson (pictured), a 14-year veteran of the NFL, who played for the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals, was found dead on Saturday 

Robinson of Gurnee, Illinois, joined the Chicago Bears in 1998. 

He played with the team until 2003, and during his tenure on the Bears, participated in some memorable games, including the first game following the death of Hall of Famer Walton Payton in 1999. 

Robinson was the one to block a 28-yard field goal attempt by the Green Bay Packers to win the game 14-13. 

That play is credited with ending a 10-game losing streak to the Packers. 

'I think Walter Payton actually picked me up a little bit and boosted me up in the air because I can't jump that high. Walter had a lot to do with it. I know he did,' Robinson said after the game.

The 41-year-old was found dead in a Milwaukee motel. Police do not suspect foul play and a toxicology report is pending 

The 41-year-old was found dead in a Milwaukee motel. Police do not suspect foul play and a toxicology report is pending 

Robinson was found at the Midpoint Motel (pictured) in Wisconsin and pronounced dead at 10.17pm 

Robinson was found at the Midpoint Motel (pictured) in Wisconsin and pronounced dead at 10.17pm 

Robinson played on multiple teams during his time in the NFL. 

He joined the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent from Fresno State in 1997, before joining the Bears the following year. 

After his time in Chicago he played for the Miami Dolphins in 2004, the Cincinnati Bengals from 2005-2007 and with the Arizona Cardinals from 2008-2010, which saw him playing in the Super Bowl, USA TODAY reported.

Robinson played in the first game following the death of Hall of Famer Walton Payton in 1999 and clinched the win for the Bears

Robinson played in the first game following the death of Hall of Famer Walton Payton in 1999 and clinched the win for the Bears

Following his death on Saturday, the Bears released a statement saying: 'We are saddened to hear of the loss of Bryan Robinson. 

'He will be remembered for the determination and work ethic he displayed on the field during his time in Chicago. 

'The Bears and our fans will always be indebted to him for his game-saving blocked field goal in Green Bay six days after Walter Payton's passing.' 

Results of an autopsy and toxicology reports are pending, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office.

Milwaukee Police say they are investigating the situation as a sudden death.

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