Former Alabama CB Sues Chiefs, Alleges $5M in Damages for Racial Discrimination
Ramzee Robinson, a former Alabama cornerback and longtime Chiefs executive, has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. After nearly a decade with the franchise—including serving as Director of Player Engagement since 2016—Robinson claims he was wrongfully terminated in February 2025 and that racial bias played a central role in the decision .
According to the lawsuit, Robinson was accused of assaulting a female co-worker based on claims that security footage captured the incident. However, he was never allowed to view the video before being fired for “conduct detrimental to the league.” He vehemently denies any wrongdoing .
Robinson’s legal team asserts that his $125,000 salary was significantly below the NFL average of $171,932 for similar roles, and that other African-American business staff were systematically underpaid or overlooked for promotions compared to white counterparts . One specific example cited is a Black female employee earning $50,000 who was replaced by a white woman at an $80,000 annual salary .
Further, Robinson alleges that after his contract renewal earlier in the year, the Houston Texans requested interviews, but the Chiefs blocked the move—invoking “tortious interference” to limit his career mobility .
In total, they’re seeking $5 million in damages for lost wages, emotional distress, retaliation, and legal fees . The Chiefs issued a statement through spokesperson Brad Gee, saying they “do not tolerate discrimination of any kind” and look forward to presenting the facts in court .
Robinson’s journey—from his days on Alabama’s football team, to being the final pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, to serving players off-field—paints a complex picture of loyalty, achievement, and now a fight for justice .
