Packers’ Robinson Will Go to Jail

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson was sentenced Wednesday to 90 days in jail for violating probation in a drunk driving case in Kirkland, Wash.

Judge Robert McSeveney, a visiting judge from nearby Kent, sentenced Robinson to 90 days in jail, and said he could spend half of it on work-release.

Robinson, 26, must comply with the sentence by next March 1, when another court hearing is scheduled.

Robinson appeared in Municipal Court in the Seattle suburb, where he pleaded guilty last year to drunk driving.

At the time, he was given a five-year sentence that was suspended on condition he not drink or have any other law violations.

The former first-round draft pick was then released by the Seattle Seahawks and signed by the Minnesota Vikings.

But Robinson was charged with drunk driving again after he was stopped for speeding in August in Minnesota near the Vikings’ training camp, leading to Wednesday’s hearing. He was released by the Vikings after that incident, and picked up by Green Bay last month.

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The NFL Players Assn. will not appeal Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth’s five-game suspension for stomping on the head of Dallas Cowboys center Andre Gurode last Sunday.

Haynesworth announced through his agent Tuesday that he would not appeal.

“We represent both players here, and it is best for all concerned that we let the suspension stand,” said Gene Upshaw, executive director of the NFL Players Assn.

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Baltimore Ravens kick returner B.J. Sams was charged with driving under the influence, his second DUI arrest in 14 months that could mean a four-game suspension according to the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.

Sams was stopped shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday on the Baltimore Beltway, police said. His SUV reportedly swerved and nearly hit a vehicle.

Police would not say if he took a breath test.

In August 2005, Sams was charged with driving under the influence, negligent driving and speeding. He received probation.

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Despite still feeling the effects of a possible slight concussion and pinched nerve in his neck, Packers quarterback Brett Favre expects to play Sunday against St. Louis.

Favre left late in Monday’s loss to Philadelphia after being hit hard by defensive lineman Juqua Thomas.

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Carolina Panthers tight end Mike Seidman will probably be sidelined the rest of the season because of a torn ligament in his right knee.

Seidman was hurt Sept. 24 against Tampa Bay, but Coach John Fox said the team didn’t know it until “the last couple of days.”

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The Indianapolis Colts waived kicker Martin Gramatica, probably setting up the return of Adam Vinatieri, who sat out the last two games because of a groin injury.

Meanwhile, defensive end Dwight Freeney (buttocks), center Jeff Saturday (lower back) and safety Bob Sanders (knee) sat out practice and were listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Tennessee.

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Oakland Raiders receiver Randy Moss criticized the 0-3 team again, telling Fox Sports Radio that he wasn’t concerned about the team’s poor start because “it doesn’t seem like nobody else is concerned.”

“I don’t really want to single players out,” Moss said. “I mean, I don’t really know what the feeling is. But I know the feeling is bad, so that’s saying no one cares about what’s going on around here.”

He also said the coaching staff is not letting the veterans be leaders and said he’d welcome a trade if management thought that would help the team.

“I don’t want to be the downfall, or the negative or the cancer of the team,” Moss said. “That’s definitely not my goal to do. If they feel trading me and getting me out is the best thing to do, I’ve been traded once, two won’t hurt.”

Coach Art Shell had little response, saying, “I don’t worry about all the stuff that’s being said.”